POSTING DATE: September 24, 2018                           POSTING #340-18 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: September 27, 2018

                                                       HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
                                                                       NOTICE OF VACANCY

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

REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient Mental Health and Fund One Programs

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $28.06 to $29.76 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
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
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.

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

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.