Registered Nurse, Palliative Care

Union: ONA Nursing

Location: Freeport Campus

Work Type: Temporary Full Time

Contract End Date: March 15, 2023

Shift: 11.25 hour shifts Days/Nights/Weekends

Summary:

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the outcome of nursing care for an assigned group of patients, within the standards for professional practice in the clinical setting. The RN provides leadership within the Nursing Care delivery system. The RN is expected to work on all units of UT3 including complex medical/ventilator and palliative care. The RN contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR
• Minimum of two years recent experience in the areas of Complex Medical Care and mechanical ventilation preferred
• Palliative care experience preferred
• Working knowledge of clinical care needs and assessment requirements for complex medical, respiratory and mechanically ventilated patients
• Advanced education in assessment is an asset
• MDS Assessment training required
• Good attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.