26ONA440 - Registered Nurse-TFT 3B

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 3B Surgical Inpatient Unit on a temporary full-time basis. You will contribute to high‑quality perioperative care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a current unrestricted RN license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS certification, and recent surgical nursing knowledge. Strong assessment, planning and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge in Surgical Nursing with experience caring for pre and postoperative patients with TPN
• Ability to use the Nursing Process in care planning and delivery
• Collaborates with Registered Practice Nurses when patients are unstable
• Knowledge relevant to surgical nursing practice
• Identify and respond to abnormal patient responses
• Ability to manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team following Professional Standards and hospital policies

Skills

BCLS certification

Surgical nursing knowledge

Interprofessional communication

Nursing interventions management

Education

Current unrestricted RN license – Ontario

Job description

2 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑Registered Nurse

3B Surgical Inpatient Unit

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit canaccommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadership willdirectly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, you will beresponsible for providing quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes are notpredictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of theCollege of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and thepolicies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with theCollege of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge in Surgical Nursing with experience caring forpre and postoperative surgical patients with TPN,
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery
• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered PracticeNurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
• Knowledge relevant to surgical nursing practice
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have a certification, or recent continuing education inSurgical Nursing
• Have a certification in Wound Care

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.