Registered Nurse, Veterans Care Program

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in London, Ontario, is seeking a professional to work in the Veterans Care Program. This role involves providing quality care to Veterans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet their social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Ideal candidates will have a valid nursing registration, experience in gerontological nursing, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary range of $40.24 - $57.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Experience in care for patients with chronic mental illness and dementia is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist Veterans with activities of daily living.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities.

Skills

Gerontological nursing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork ability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Certification in Gerontology

Job description

Veterans Care Program

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Job Share

Salary Range: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

The Veterans Care Program assists war service Veterans whose daily functioning and health may be affected by chronic physical and mental illnesses and episodic health problems. You will provide quality care and work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to promote the health and well‑being and meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Veterans requiring substantial assistance with activities of daily living. We support Veterans to be as independent as possible and to reach their full capability within a safe environment. Families are key partners in our care team and are supported by the team to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of the family member.

(May be required to work anywhere within the Program)

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Experience and knowledge in gerontological nursing and in providing care to patients with chronic mental illness, cognitive impairments or a progressive dementia
• Previous experience in the care of patients with medical/surgical conditions
• Ability to establish positive relationships with customers and to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Demonstrated ability to be self‑directed and direct others
• Excellent organizational skills and problem‑solving skills
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Certification in Gerontology
• Minimum one year experience working with people with progressive dementia

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 (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, COVID‑19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing.