Registered Nurse

Queen's Student Alumni Association; Kingston; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide primary care services to students. In this vital role, you will assess health needs, implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team. Your expertise will ensure that students receive the best possible care in a supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the student community while working in a dynamic and diverse workplace. If you are passionate about nursing and student health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse designation is required.
• More than 3 years of experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive front-line assessment and triage of students.
• Performs nursing procedures independently or under medical directives.
• Collaborates with health care team members for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Triage Skills

Communication

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Competition Number: J0425-0011

Position Title: Registered Nurse

Position Number (Final): 00508457

Employee Group: Support Staff - USW Local 2010

Job Category: Health Care Professionals

Department or Area: Integrated Wellness Services

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $65,044.00 - $79,313.00/Year

Grade: 08 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: April 28, 2025

Closing Date: May 11, 2025

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COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

Reporting to and receiving direction from the Clinical Practice Leader, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides primary care nursing services to students in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, as well as the policies and procedures of Student Wellness Services (SWS) that are specific to the clinical setting. These policies and procedures are based on best practice. The RN assesses client needs, plans, implements and evaluates the best course of action for the client. The RN collaborates with other disciplines on the health care team at SWS including physicians, nurse practitioners, counsellors, allied health, clinic managers, and administrative staff as well as other resources in the community. Experienced nurses are responsible for orientation and supervision of new nursing staff under the guidance of the Clinical Practice Leader.

The incumbent would have experience in one or more of the following work settings or related fields: acute care, such as urgent care, public health or infectious disease, or primary care clinic (family health team). The RN is self-directed and motivated with a patient-centered approach to efficient delivery of primary care services.

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work occasional evenings on a rotational basis during fall and winter terms. At this time days of work are Monday to Friday only.

This position provides comprehensive front-line assessment and triage of students who present with a wide range of health concerns. This position meets with students to perform triage and assessments, provides advice and care within the scope of practice, and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary. This position performs specific nursing procedures or treatments independently or in accordance with medical directives or individual physicians' orders. This position also responds to escalated enquiries from students, and parents regarding health-related concerns.

Job Description

What you will do

• Provides comprehensive front-line assessment and triage of students who present with a wide range of health concerns.
• Meets with students to perform triage and assessments, provides advice and care within the scope of practice, and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Performs specific nursing procedures or treatments independently or in accordance with medical directives or individual physicians’ orders.
• Advises students of test results as directed by the physician, explains and reviews results, explains outcomes, and collaborates with students about a plan of care.
• Responds to escalated enquiries from students and parents regarding health-related concerns.
• Communicates with pharmacies, community physicians, and hospitals regarding patient issues.
• Provides training to health care assistants on various tasks.
• Supports students and assists them in transitioning into and out of the campus environments to their own community when health issues have interrupted academic involvement.
• Other duties as required in the support of the department and/or unit.
  
  

Required Education

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
  
  

Required Experience

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Nurse designation is required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
  
  

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge And Requirements

• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
  
  

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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