Ref #:919673

Specific Department and Program:7South Inpatient Surgery & Medicine

Location:Oakville

Posted Date:May 16, 2023

Posting #: 2023-919673

CUPE 815

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Department: 7S Inpatient Surgery

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 12 hour shifts; Days & Nights; 0730-1930 & 1930-0730; (hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

This is what you’ll be doing:

To assess, plan and implement care on an acute medical/surgical unit as a member of an interdisciplinary team. This is an exciting time to join this evolving unit and team as it transforms into a defined med/surg unit.

This is what you’ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviors and attitudes.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke Approved BLS Provider Card upon hire
• Recent general medicine and/or surgical experience preferred
• Strong assessment skills, reliable, flexible, self-directed professional whom is able to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team.
• Sound patient care nursing skills combined with effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic and evolving patient care environment and should be ready to actively engage in change and redefining this patient care unit. We require a person with good communication skills with the ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.

Salary: $24.93 to $31.17 hour

Date Posted: May 16, 2023

Internal Applicants Due By: May 23, 2023

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.ca directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.