September 26, 2024

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL

POSTING #2024-176

REGISTERED NURSE

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

One (1) temporary full time Registered Nurse opportunity is available at the Palmerston & District Hospital site of North Wellington Health Care.

This position will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to policies and procedures as set out by NWHC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Ontario RN Certificate of Competence
• BScN is an asset
• Membership in RNAO and CNA is an asset
• Current BCLS
  
• ACLS or commitment to obtain within 6 months
• Maternal Child Course or relevant clinical experience for exemption
• NRP, or commitment to obtain within 6 months
• Cardiac monitoring skills (ECG application & interpretation, cardiac arrhythmia interpretation) or commitment to obtain within 3 months
• Competent to start IV or commitment to obtain within 3 months
• Competent in phlebotomy or commitment to obtain within 3 months
• Certified for defibrillation or competent in 6 months
• TNCC recommended
• ENPC/PALS recommended
• Must be prepared to work in all areas of the Hospital
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven organizational and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to assume a leadership/charge role
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
  

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per Department Schedule
• Must be available to work all shifts

SALARY: $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

UNION: Ontario Nurses' Association

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District Hospital) may be eligible for Tuition Reimbursement through the Ministry of Health's Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN) working in remote and rural areas.

To learn more about eligibility visit the following link:

https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/northernhealth/docs/tuition_prog_guidelines.pdf

Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN).

We have current opportunities for full time RPNs and RNs through the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN).

This program provides incentives (up to $25,000) to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment to Groves Memorial Community Hospital and North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston & District Hospital).

To be eligible for the CCPN bonus incentive program, a nurse must:

• Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired;
• Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Begin employment between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025;
• Commit to two-years of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer;
• Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses; and
• Not be hired through the Nursing Graduate Guarantee program
  

Please review additional eligibility criteria at www.healthforceontario.com/ccpn

Originally Posted: July 29, 2024