Registered Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Care – Permanent Full-Time (0.8)

Position Summary

In keeping with the Mission Statement of the hospital and the nursing department, the Registered Nurse Practical is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and families. The nurse assigned to this position is required to function independently and in conjunction with physicians and the multidisciplinary team in the clinic to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess the patient (e.g., results from lab, x‑ray, pathology; status of drug or incision; vital signs; measurements; collect specimens)
• Assist the team with procedures and monitor the patient pre‑ and post‑procedures as required.
• Administer medication within scope of practice.
• Receive calls from parents; obtain required information and respond or redirect calls as necessary.
• Coordinate care with home care and other health professionals and specialists ...