ROLE

• The nurse fulfilling this role will be required to provide support to all clinical areas of the hospital according to their scope of practice and clinical expertise,

• To administer direct nursing care for patients in those areas assigned.

• Plans, organizes, and delivers nursing care in a variety of settings.

• Initiate and assist in Code Blue & Rapid Response procedure.

• Plans for and communicates to other nursing staff regarding patient needs and priorities when leaving one patient care area to ensure continuity of care.

• Communicates to physicians, other departments or organizations, regarding issues affecting patient care.

• Participates in quality control activities and understands the quality care goals of the organization.

• The individual is vigilant in ensuring that quality issues are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager/coordinator.

• Participate in educational activities to maintain and advance competency and experience in all areas of patient care.

• Performs other duties as required including occasional escort duties for patients being transferred to other institutions for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)

• IV Therapy

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task.

• Show an eagerness and capacity to adapt to change.

• Ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues and management.

• Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.

DESIRED SKILLS**, EXPERIENCE(S)** & EDUCATION

• 2 years of previous Complex Continuing Care, Long Term Care or Medical/Surgical nursing experience

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)

• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)

• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

Recruitment Process

Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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