Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for a rehabilitation unit. The role requires delivering patient-centered care to those with stroke, spinal cord injury, and other traumas. Candidates should have a valid nursing registration and at least one year of experience in rehabilitation nursing. Proficiency in French is preferred. This full-time temporary position offers a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of 1 year rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Proficiency in French would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care for rehabilitation patients.
• Coordinate with the inter-professional team for patient goals.
• Perform physical activities as part of patient care.

Skills

Rehabilitation nursing experience

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment of physical and psychosocial needs

Flexibility and organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse

CAPR certification

Job description

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Overview

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation - 1 position

Rehabilitation
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until July 27, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work.

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative inter-professional environment delivering nursing care to rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation setting.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of rehabilitation care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole.

Using the principles of patient centered care and based upon the foundation of best practice, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing daily nursing care to the full scope of RN accountability to stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and behavioural rehabilitation patients. Working on the programs requires focusing on preventing complications of physical disability, restoring optimal function and assisting with the adaptation to an altered lifestyle. The RN is adept at coordinating and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team toward the achievement of patient centered goals. Physical activities such as lifting, turning and transferring are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care within the full scope of RN accountability for rehabilitation patients (stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, behavioural rehabilitation).
• Coordinate and collaborate with the inter-professional team to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Focus on preventing complications of physical disability, restoring optimal function, and supporting adaptation to altered lifestyles.
• Perform activities such as lifting, turning and transferring as part of patient care.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Minimum of 1 year rehabilitation nursing experience
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of patients with an amputation, acquired brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Demonstrated ability to assess physical and psychosocial needs of rehabilitative patients
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated ability to be self directed and direct others
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• CRRN or CNN(c) Certificate

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Human Resources and Leaders use your profile information to evaluate your application for the vacancies you apply to. Only those under consideration will be contacted.