Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable and responsible for the provision of general nursing duties and work assignments on a daily basis, according to the Practice Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and approved standards of care of the Health Centre. Responsible for providing care to patients as well as supervision and direction to staff including and not limited to PSWs, support services, etc. on a designated unit. The RPN supports the mission, vision and values of SJHCG, as well as working towards established goals and objectives. The RPN is also responsible for following all policies, processes and procedures of SJHCG.

Key Accountabilities

• Recognizes changes, probes further and manages or consults appropriately with RN or other health care team member.
• Transfers knowledge from similar situations through pattern recognition.
• Makes decisions based on the analysis of available inform...