Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (Haliburton, ON)

*Choose Haliburton Highlands Health Services!*

Nestled in the heart of cottage country, just 2 ½ hours north east of Toronto in the Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) delivers high-quality health services to residents, cottagers, and visitors to Haliburton County and the surrounding area.

We strive to be leaders in innovative rural health care, and we work closely with local and regional partners to promote wellness and provide access to essential health services, including Primary Care, Hospital (Acute Inpatient and Emergency Care), Long-Term Care, End-of-Life Care, Mental Health & Addictions Services, and Community Support Services.

*Position Scope: *

Rural nursing at these locations offers professionals the opportunity to use a wide variety of skills within an exciting and fluctuating environment. The Registered Practical Nurse has a significant role in promoting health, preventing illness, and helping clients attain and maintain the highest level of health possible in situations in which a client's condition is relatively stable, less complex and the outcomes of care are predictable.

*Benefits: *

A permanent, full-time position includes a benefit plan, life/accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, STD and LTD plans, a Pension Plan (HOOPP), EAP and access to HHHS Perkopolis discounts. The Haliburton County Area has qualified for the Government of Canada's partial Student Loan forgiveness program for eligible nurses who practice in under-served communities. Casual and part-time positions will include a % of vacation pay and a % of pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to EAP and Perkopolis discounts.

*Qualifications and Skills: *

A successful candidate will hold a Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BCLS and will have regular consistent participation of CNO's quality assurance and reflective practice program. A year of experience or more is an asset.

*Corporate Culture: *

At Haliburton Highlands Health Services, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic plan. If you exhibit the core values of HHHS; Compassion, Accountability, Integrity and Respect, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patients and their families.

*Covid 19 Precautions: *

*At Haliburton Highlands Health Services, we believe that the health of our patients, staff, and community comes first.* This is why effective immediately, anyone who intends on applying for a position in our facility must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is mandatory that applicants be able to provide proof of full vaccination. Candidates who have received their first dose are welcome to apply, however, if successful, cannot start in any position until 14 days after receiving the second shot.

Accommodations will only be considered for medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

_Haliburton Highlands Health Services thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted by HHHS regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. _

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $30.58-$31.17 per hour

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care directives as they change.