Registered Practical Nurse

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for incorporating the College of Nurses of Ontario and unit specific standards and competencies into nursing practice and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The RPN is accountable individually for their decisions and actions. The RPN will seek consultation with the RN or Charge Nurse in client situations that are beyond their scope of practice. The Registered Practical Nurse provides care to clients who are individuals, or groups of individuals, including family members and significant others. QUALIFICATIONS : -Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required, AND -Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum OR: -Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program if this content was not included in the basic diploma educational curriculum -Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program, a medication administration certificate and an IV medication administration certificate...