Registered Practical Nurse - Nursing Resource Team

Posting Period

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

UNIFOR

Department Name

Nursing Resource Team

The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) operates within the Professional Practice portfolio under the strategic leadership of the Director of Professional Practice. A Manager provides the day-to-day leadership and direction for the team along with a dedicated Clinical Educator. The NRT is a staffing team made up of registered practical nurses whose shifts are assigned to clinical areas to meet appropriate staffing requirements. NRT nurses respond to needs based on patient acuity, replacement of sick time, vacation relief, known vacancies, etc. Nurses are aligned to multiple units also referred to as ?clusters? of units based on their interest, expertise and learning needs. The clusters are based on specialty and common competencies and skill sets. Members of the NRT have the opportunity to work on a variety of clinical areas, and experience a variety of learning opportunities in a supportive environment. Nurses in the NRT are provided with a comprehensive orientation and competency development program.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay : $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course : BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum of one (1) year recent, related medicine or surgical experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles, assessment and technical skills such as closed loop medication administration
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and a high level of initiative
• Proven ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a multi / disciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cerner or an electronic health record preferred
• Ability and willingness to work in different environments
• Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, adaptive behaviours and successful patient management in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Reason for Job Posting

Reason for Posting : Building an Applicant Pool for Future Vacancies

Immunization Requirements

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Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals.LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital / healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

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