AddressThe Mission of Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is to deliver excellence in rural health care with our partners for all residents in our communities.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN) / TELEMEDICINE SITE COORDINATOR
Posting Number: 2022-41-UNIFOR SVC Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR Start Date: ASAP
Wage: $30.335 - $30.795 / hour Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours Closing Date: Open until filled
Work Status: Temporary full-time for one year or until return of incumbent
Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering health care in a manner that is consistent with our philosophy that “ patients, residents and their families are at the centre of everything we do”. Applicants are required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and commitment to this philosophy of care.
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Telemedicine Site Coordinator ensures the delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the principles of Patient/Resident and Family Centred Care as supported by the Philosophy, Mission, Vision and Values of Nipigon District Memorial Hospital and the scope of practice of the RPN as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
The RPN Telemedicine Site Coordinator promotes a culture of workplace safety and ensures appropriate patient/resident safety best practices are implemented, within the scope of their job, in the delivery of quality healthcare to our patients and residents.
Qualifications & Experience
- Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current CPR
- Telemedicine Coordinator Course is an asset
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Proven desire and ability to work in a collaborative (RPN/RN) team practice
- Successful completion of Medication Administration and Asepsis Courses
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the College of Nurses’ and Hospital’s Codes of Conduct
Responsibilities & Abilities
- Coordinate and administer the Telemedicine program for the hospital, serving as the primary contact
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive and nonjudgmental manner, effectively and tactfully, both in person and by telephone
- Works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- Develop and maintain strong cooperative relationships with other OTN Sites; develop and maintain relationships with referring healthcare partners
- Act as a liaison between referring physicians, patients/residents, staff, consultants, & health care partners
- Coordinates, administers, supports or assists with programs (e.g. infection control and mask fit test)
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including superior verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as a significant member of the health care team
- General nursing duties including but not restricted to Long Term Care, Acute Care and Emergency Unit
- Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure while handling multiple tasks, frequent interruptions and stressful situations
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to set own priorities, use critical thinking, and work with minimal supervision
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and email
Nipigon District Memorial Hospital strives to ensure the safety and security of its patients, residents, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. As one tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30.33-$30.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nipigon, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- RPN license (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 2023-02-13
