CUPELAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE *4 Positions Available*4 WEST MEDICINEMEDICINE PROGRAMREGULAR PART TIME 12 Hour Shifts - Days, Nights, Weekends (subject to change)Lakeridge Health Ajax/PickeringCUPE-1900001104 Reporting to Manager of 4 West (Inpatient Medicine), the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centred care environment. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV’s, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.Qualifications:*Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse*Diploma prepared Registered Practical Nurse from an accredited college or proof of upgraded equivalent skills *Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level.*Current CPR/BCLS certificate*Physical/Health Assessment course from a recognized institution or equivalent course*Current employment experience in medical/surgical units (minimum 1 yr)*Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.*Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.*Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.*Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement.*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust;*Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public. *Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this are;*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;*Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record*Must have a satisfactory performance recordAsset:*Courses related to neurology, nephrology, palliative care Physical Demands:*Sitting, standing reaching, bending*Assists with lifting, transferring, ambulation, etc. of patientSalary: $28.82 - $30.42CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.