Registered Practical Nurse - Medical B8

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a registered nurse for the Medical Integrated Program, the hospitalist-led team across three floors. The role offers cross-training opportunities among B6, B7 and B8 floors to support acute care needs and census changes.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree, are in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses, and maintain BCLS certification. The organization emphasizes equity, education, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Nurse on unit varies by patient census and cross-training across B6, B7, and B8 floors to support acute care needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, staff and community partners.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Team oriented

Self-directed

Continuous education

Customer service

Critical thinking

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Relationship building

Safety & compliance

Education

College nursing program graduate

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Our Medical Integrated Program is the single largest clinical team in the hospital. Encompassing three floors (B6, B7 and B8) this program has a varying patient population with acute care needs. MIP is a hospitalist led model of care, including RNs, RPNs and PSWs, practicing to their full scope. Nurses on this unit will be given the opportunity to cross train between all of three floors, allowing them to learn new roles and help their colleagues as patient needs and census changes

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Mandatory Qualifications

• Current two (2) years of experience in a medical/surgical setting

Mandatory Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Proven critical thinking skillsAbility to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

• Member of RPNAO
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.