RPN, Inpatient Mental Health, Casual, Stratford

POSTING DATE: March 13, 2023 POSTING #218-23 (CUPE Service)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Inpatient Mental Health
Primary site: Stratford
Casual
(Shifts: 12-hour shifts, Days and Nights, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)

REPORTS TO: Manager Inpatient Mental Health and Stratford Emergency

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $33.92 to $35.97 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Certificate in all nursing skills required by the Department of Nursing in the assigned unit
- Medication Administration

EXPEREINCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated skill at handling suicidal and aggressive, potentially volatile situations
- IV drug administration
- Insertion of Gastric tubes
- Flushing of PRN adaptors
- Subcutaneous portal insertion and drug administration

ABILITIES:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize and problem solve
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing continuing education
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Working knowledge of Meditech Information System and personal computer applications

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.