Carecor is a leading Staffing Services provider of Health Care Professionals to acute care hospitals across southern Ontario. Find out more about the exciting opportunities open to you by working in Ontario hospitals through Carecor: www.carecor.com.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to stable patients within fast-paced Mental Health settings
• Practices within the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Practices within the standards outlined by Carecor and our client hospitals
• Functions under the supervision of the facility Charge Nurse
• Assesses accurately patient health status, and anticipates and responds to potentially life threatening changes in patient health status
• Contributes to positive healthcare team dynamics
• The main functions include but are not limited to:
• Assessment
• Intervention
• Patient Education
• Medication Administration (oral, injection, intravenous)
• Maintenance of intravenous lines and infusion equipment
• Wound care and treatment
• Oxygen therapy

Skills & Qualifications:

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in Mental Health acute care settings within the past two (2) years
• Proof of competency in Mental Health skills
• Access to a car is an asset to travel to multiple healthcare facilities
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize care
• Ability to perform all physical duties associated with this position, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, lifting, assisting patients, etc.
• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMVR)
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years
• Proof of current CPR (BCLS-HCP)
• Proof of N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate with a date of issue in the last two years
• Completion of Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training Program
• Computer skills required for accessing intranet, electronic patient records, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Registered Practical Nurse role
• Ability to work independently
• Must be confident and adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities
• Able to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• All new hires at Carecor Health Services must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

All new hires at Carecor Health Services must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

Carecor Health Services is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE BY VISITING CARECOR’S WEBSITE AT WWW.CARECOR.COM.