POSTING DATE: May 6, 2021                                               POSTING #281-21 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: May 11, 2021

                                                       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 Stratford Emergency

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $29.39 to $31.17 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

**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

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. 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 process, please contact Human Resources for Assistance.