Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Pediatric School Care - Temporary, Part-time 0.6

VON Canada

Niagara Falls, ON

Number of positions available : 1
Salary To be discussed
Part time
Contract job
Published on August 15th, 2024
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Description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name: Shift Nursing\u00A0
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 48
Union/Bargaining Unit: LiUNA\u00A0

Anticipated End Date: June 2025
On Call:\u00A0No\u00A0
Location: Niagara Region, ON

Are you a Nurse who prides yourself on empathy, adaptability, and excellent judgment?\u00A0 Do you enjoy working with children and work only during the school calendar year? If so, this position may be the ideal fit for you!

Temporary part-time positions are available in the Niagara region.

Time frame:\u00A0School Calendar Year (September to June) with an option to renew.

Job\u00A0Summary:\u00A0

The School Nurse is responsible for\u00A0supporting medically fragile children and their families in the community. As a School Nurse, you will provide complex pediatric\u00A0nursing care within a school setting and at times before and after school in the child's home.\u00A0

The successful candidate will work throughout the school calendar year except on all school holidays and PD days.

Candidates with pediatric experience are preferred.\u00A0

Key Responsibilities:\u00A0

Maintain accurate client clinical records
Communicates and participates as full member of the health care team
Provide leadership in own professional development
Participate in CNO Reflective Practice
Knowledge of VON policies and procedures
Provide clinical leadership
Other duties as assigned

External and Internal Relationships:\u00A0

Engages regularly with clients, their families and caregivers.
Provides education and support to engage clients and families in independence
Participates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community to promote nursing best practices

Education, Designations and Experience:\u00A0

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
Experience working with pediatric\u00A0clients is preferred
Experience in community health an asset.

Skill Requirements:\u00A0

Knowledge of community resources an asset
Excellent assessment, teaching, problem solving and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to adapt nursing practice to operating independently in a variety of situations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

Other:\u00A0

Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.\u00A0

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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0