Education Required:

• Registered Nurse with current registration with College of Nurses
• BCLS current certification

Education Preferred:

• Baccalaureate of Applied Science in Nursing
• Evidence of ongoing education (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.)
• ACLS
• Leadership recognized certificate

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with leadership team to ensure all hospital resources are aligned to support the successful achievement of patient care access and delivery
• Identify and evaluate problems and lead interventions
• Collaborate and participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Managing patient flow (ex: Surge Capacity, bottlenecks, constraints, bed utilization) and collaborating with the manager to determine staffing requirements, staffing allocation and staffing reassignments based on needs of the department and patient care needs and communicate these requirements in order to ensure needs are met
• Responsible for inputting Unit Specific Indicators/Tracking Information
• Evaluate and maximize use of Process Plans, Discharge Care Plans and Transfer Tools along with assigned nurse to meet the needs of individual patients and minimize their length of hospitalization
• Organize family meetings along with assigned nurse thereby establish therapeutic and respectful relationships with patients and their families in order to develop an appropriate care plan with established common goals and objectives
• Act as a liaison to leadership team and facilitate communication among the intra-professional care team, other departments, physicians and all other disciplines and partnerships with other organizations
• Provide guidance, support and instruction to staff members as well as facilitate and lead communication meetings for transfer of information in order to discuss ongoing concerns
• Assist in planning and coordinating educational opportunities for professional development of staff
• Maintain current knowledge through regular attendance to courses and seminars/ dedication to lifelong learning
• Address interpersonal and interdisciplinary conflicts among staff using conflict resolution skills as appropriate and promote collegiality
• Facilitate mentoring through new graduate program, orientate new staff and relay information to current staff regarding new policies, procedures and equipment
• Participate in Unit meetings/special projects and Unit committees
• Lead huddles, rapid rounds

Key Skills and Abilities Required

• 3 years current, clinical-related /leadership experience and appropriate courses
• Recent experience applicable to the unit
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, communication skills necessary to promote positive interdisciplinary team dynamics
• Demonstrated team approach and professional attitude with internal and external team members, including a good working knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrate positive customer service behaviours and commitment to patient-focused care
• Demonstrated ability for multi-tasking, critical thinking, effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in stressful situations
• Demonstrated initiative to participate in hospital activities
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability and adaptability
• Good work and attendance record required

Assets:

• Bilingual - English and French

Additional Information:

Union: ONA

Posting Number: 23-088

Number of Positions Available: 1

Department: 2 North Medical/Surgical

Location: Midland

Hours of Work: Full Time. Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA collective agreement.

Salary: $37.52 - $52.85 an hour

How to Apply: Please submit your application through gbgh.on.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by May 19, 2023 at 9am EST.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.

All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our Commitment: Georgian Bay General Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.

Why GBGH? Why Now?

Georgian Bay General Hospital is embarking on a transformative process to grow in alignment with the needs of our community. A community that is passionate about their hospital. A community that wants safe, high quality care. With a leadership team committed to quality and safety, GBGH is focused on delivering a great patient experience and positive patient outcomes.

We have a renewed focus on our people, investing in skill development, leadership growth and engaging our team. At GBGH, we are committed to people because we know they are the ones who have the biggest impact on our patients. We continually seek team members who work with a purpose - to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Our dedication to our patients, our commitment to quality and safety, and our belief in an engaged and informed team are how GBGH delivers Exceptional care, every person, every time.

An added perk of choosing to work at GBGH is that you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness!

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