RPN-FT 2B Medical Inpatient Unit

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is hiring for the 2B Medical Inpatient Unit. The successful candidate will provide quality nursing care to a patient population with predictable outcomes, reporting to the Manager of Medical Services.

You will operate within a multidisciplinary team and adhere to PFCC principles and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. Applicants must hold current unrestricted RPN registration in Ontario, with the ability to become licensed if not already, and

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Experience in Medical Nursing with complex patient populations (diabetes, respiratory conditions).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to a patient population with predictable outcomes.
• Work within a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Follow Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and PFCC philosophy.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Multitasking

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) licensure

Ability to become licensed with CNO

BCLS certification

Job description

2B Medical Inpatient Unit

Why Join Us?

ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Medical Services, you will beresponsible for providing quality nursing care to a patient

population with predictable outcomes. As part of amultidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the

Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, thePhilosophy of patient and family centered care,

mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay RegionalHealth Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the
• ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent experience in Medical Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including, but not limited to: diabetes, respiratory conditions
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Salary Range: $38.011 to 39.019

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.