Primary Support Partner (PSW) - Staffing Resource Team - Full Time

Job Details: Primary Support Partner (PSW) - Staffing Resource Team - Full Time - 2023-063

Open Date

Jan 17 2023 - 11:48:00 AM

Close Date

Jan 19 2023 - 11:59:00 PM

Position Title

Primary Support Partner (PSW) - Staffing Resource Team - Full Time - 2023-063

Posting Type

Full Time

Posting Status

Active

Position Length

Permanent

Department Group

Hours per Week

Department

Nursing Resource Unit

Openings

1

Education

Other

Description
Position Summary:
As a member of the Staffing Resource Team (SRT), the Primary Support Worker is responsible for assigned functions as an unregulated care provider that supports the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of patient care areas. The Primary Support Partner provides non-nursing personal care and related assistance to patients, assists the regulated health care professional members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Primary Support Partner shall provide care consistent with the unit specific duties within the scope of the classification and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.

The Staffing Resource Team is a staffing model that consists of Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Primary Support Partners (PSP) who provide resources to nursing units/departments within Brockville General Hospital (BGH). Resource Team members are responsible for responding to increasing acuity needs and replacing existing vacancies which arise throughout the Hospital. Resource Team Members will be pre-booked as the need arises and opportunities will be provided to familiarize the Resource Nurses to all nursing units required to work within.

Requirements:
Education and Experience:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or recognized equivalent
Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Program from an accredited educational institution
Demonstrated experience working with a geriatric population and/or medical surgical patients
Preference to individuals who have had related client/patient care experience in a long-term care facility or hospital
Gentle Persuasive Approaches training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to relate in a respectful, tactful and sensitive manner with patients, staff and visitors
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Work requires periods of walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling in order to provide direct assistance to patients
Good attendance and availability required

Please send your current résumé quoting the Competition Number to:

Brockville General Hospital - Human Resources Department

75 Charles Street
Brockville, Ontario, K6V 1S8

Fax: (613) 345-8305
Email: careers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca