Registered Nurse (Med-Surg) NF 19-25

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sioux Lookout is seeking a Registered Nurse to enhance their wound care services for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with care teams, with a focus on providing safe and patient-centered care. Candidates must have relevant certifications and demonstrate strong clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in advanced wound care assessment and treatment.
• WOCC(C) or IIWCC certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must be physically capable of performing nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments of patients.
• Develop and recommend patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse License from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic CPR certificate (BCLS)

Advanced Wound Care Training

Job description

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse develops, implements, evaluates enhanced wound care to inpatients and outpatients. The RN will work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) and partner agencies to support and enhance the services of the wound care program, and ensure the provision of safe, wholistic, patient centered care to our clients.

Qualifications:
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic CPR certificate (BCLS) required.
• Minimum one-year experience in assessment, treating and monitoring of advanced wounds.
• Advanced wound care training.
• WOCC(C) or IIWCC certification or willing to obtain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, non-judgmental manner, team player.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of position.

Job Duties:
• Provide comprehensive wound assessments of inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop and/or recommend a plan of care.
• Act as an expert resource for other staff, physicians, and outside agencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Offer educational support to patients with all types of wounds, skin issues, fistulas and ostomies.
• Demonstrates proper technique for specialty dressings and procedures.
• Other nursing duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to work the present shift rotation (Monday – Friday, 0800-1600).
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.

Salary: $39.07 – $56.00, in accordance with ONA Collective Agreement
Closing Date: When Filled

Competition No. Please quote on your application. NF 19/25