Overview

Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, and procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family‑centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgement, personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient’s preferences. The role is guided by a code of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, their care is characterised by up‑to‑date, resource‑efficient clinical practice as well as by effective communication in partnership with patients and families. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, scrubs for major and minor surgical procedures and assists with patient care as established by the Standards of Nurs...