Registered Nurse - Ontario, Canada - Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

Description

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.

Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We are an organization where individuals' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

The Registered Practical Nurse is primarily responsible for providing care to patients on the Way Home Unit but may be reassigned as organizational needs arise.

The RPN in this role may be deployed within the community to support our home visiting program (OSMH at Home) as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity for RPN's to participate in the vision of Ontario Health Care within OSMH. Follows care plans and ensures the provision of patient-focused care
Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
Any additional tasks as identified on patient care plan
Provide Nursing care including, but not limited to:
Wound Care
Ostomy Care
Catheter Care
Drain Care
Education re bowel management, incontinence, coping strategies, and risk mitigation.

Successful completion of a Physical Assessment course, Medication Administration course, and Aseptic Principles certificate required (exempt if newly graduated within the past four (4) years).

A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute care setting and or LTC setting is required.

Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience within the past five (5) years, working at full scope required.
Preference given to candidates who have recent experience caring for Renal patients.

Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible in order to work efficiently and effectively within a variety of patient care teams.

Demonstrated ability to be reliable and maintain excellent attendance and performance records.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven commitment to professional development, as well as to the Mission of the Hospital.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
~ It is a requirement that every member of the WayHome Unit is available for all shifts.

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.

As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date.