VACANCY NUMBER:
0000026268
LOCATION: Chatham-Kent, Ontario
This posting is for an existing position
POSITION:
Registered Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT:
Emergency - Chatham
STATUS:
Temporary Full-Time
(September 6, 2026 to June 26, 2027)
# OF POSITIONS:
2
SALARY RANGE:
$37.24 - $38.19
POSTING DATE: 30 July 2026
BARGAINING UNIT:
UNIFOR
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
- Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- RPN Diploma
- Current BCLS certification
- Minimum 2 years Emergency Services experience preferred
- Electrocardiography experience
- Electrocardiography Certification/Course preferred
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Critical Care Course/Completed Ontario Health Modules
- Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
- Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products
- Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV Initiation and management
- Proficiency in the use of patient assessment technology (vital signs/cardiac monitor, oximeter, and infant weigh scale)
- First aide training/knowledge of application of ice, heat, slings, splints, dressings and compression bandages
- Experience with Geriatric, Pediatric, and Mental Health patient populations
- Computer skills - Intranet, Microsoft Office, FirstNet, Power Chart
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA
- Member of RPNAO preferred
- Satisfactory attendance
