Registered Nurse Required in West Parry Sound Health Centre, Canada

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada’s most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country’s top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!
West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.
Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

As well as being recognized as a “pace-setter” hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC’s innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved ‘point-of-service’ for clients.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our inter-disciplinary team of skilled professionals. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing excellent quality patient care and leadership to members of the health care team within the nursing units of the Health Centre.

The hours of work will be 12-hour shifts, including weekends and be on-call as required.

More About You

You must have a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario to qualify for the role. You will also need to have:

• Previous recent related Emergency/ICU experience;
• A minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience;
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and community resources;
• Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, health teaching, and clinical decision making;
• Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications and software related to healthcare programs;
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history and positive work references;
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be an asset;
• A.C.L.S., A.T.L.S. Audit Completion, P.A.L.S., T.N.C.C., E.N.P.C., CTAS Training would be an asset;
• Certification with the Canadian Nurses Association in Emergency Room Nursing would be an asset;
• Postgraduate certification in Emergency Nursing would be an asset;
• Previous experience in emergency department triage would be an asset;
• Previous experience and current certification in Nursing Advanced Practices and Sanctioned Medical Acts pertinent to Emergency Nursing would be an asset.
• The ideal candidate’s work will exemplify WPSHC’s core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of $39.07- $56.00 per hour based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym