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Casual Community Nurse
Site
Community Services
Department
Community-Based Services
Status
Casual/Part-time
Salary Scale
Will depend on applicants nursing status
Job Description
POSITION (Title)
Casual Community Nurse
Department/Service Area
Community Support Services
Site
Community Support
REPORTS TO (Title)
Director, Community Support Services
Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Community Nursing team on a casual basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, client-centered nursing care while supporting individuals across the continuum of care in community and acute care settings.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Registered Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing Program.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Demonstrated strong nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and sound professional judgment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
- Proficiency with computer systems, electronic documentation, and healthcare applications.
- Commitment to practicing in accordance with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays as required.
- Knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures, and worker responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, front-line staff, clients, families, and management.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Dependable with a satisfactory attendance record.
- Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Riverside Health Care policies, procedures, and standards.
- Accept clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the nursing care provided to assigned clients.
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide care across the continuum of services, including community and acute care settings, by:
- Coordinating and implementing evidence-informed clinical interventions;
- Evaluating client outcomes;
- Facilitating care transitions;
- Supporting ongoing care planning;
- Collaborating with clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare partners.
- Provide individualized nursing care and support services that promote client health, safety, independence, and well-being.
- Assess, monitor, document, and report client conditions and changes in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Adhere to the Ethical Framework for Nurses in Ontario as established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold professional, ethical, and legal standards at all times.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and positive work environment.
Conditions Of Employment
- Human Resource Policies
- Department Policies
- Corporation Policies