Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE CS-26-293}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay, Ontario, is seeking an experienced nurse for the Inpatient Rehab/Integrated Stroke Unit. The department focuses on acute care and stroke rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role requires current CNO registration, BLS certification, and stroke nursing certification or completion within 60 days. Medication administration and patient teaching are essential, with bilingual English/French proficiency required in this unit.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required
• Demonstrated medical clinical experience in an acute care and rehabilitation setting required
• Experience in providing care to TIA/Stroke patients an asset
• Medication administration required
• Experience with enteral feeding, tracheostomy care; CADD Pump and wound care an asset
• Stroke Nursing Certification required or successful completion within 60 days of hire required

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an acute/rehab setting
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Deliver health teaching to individuals and groups
• Collaborate with health care team
• Uphold safety and quality of care in a busy unit
• Meet the physical demands of nursing care for acute/rehab patients
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and attendance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Patient care

Work with minimal supervision

Physical stamina

Basic computer knowledge

Safety culture

Attendance

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Department: Inpatient Rehab/Integrated Stroke Unit

Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Demonstrated medical clinical experience in an acute care and rehabilitation setting required
• Experience in providing care to TIA/Stroke patients an asset
• Medication administration required
• Experience with enteral feeding, tracheostomy care; CADD Pump and wound care an asset
• Stroke Nursing Certification required or successful completion within 60 days of hire required

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to acute/rehab patients required
• Basic computer knowledge is an asset
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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