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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 Site 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?
Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
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
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Centralized Resources Team (Post-Acute Float Pool), the successful applicant will be a part of the Specialized Pod supporting the Post-Acute and Integrated Stroke Units of the BCHS. The Post-Acute Pod includes the Rehabilitation, ALC, Medically Complex/Palliative and Transitional Units in Brantford (Brantford General Hospital) and Paris (The Willett site). Our Post-Acute units provide compassionate specialized care and inpatient services for patients and families who have completed their acute healthcare experience. Patients will be supported in their needs in anticipation of a return to a community setting (home or other residential living), or to receive palliative and end of life care.
The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, restorative, educational and/or supportive care. Excellent knowledge, critical thinking, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care
Mandatory Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) training an asset
Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management.
Mandatory Competencies
Experience with caring for older adults and patients with medical conditions, cognitive impairment and/or responsive behaviors in hospital, community or other congregate care settings is an asset.
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 professional 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 skills
Ability to multitask, be flexible 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
Must be able to function within the full scope of practice as a RPN
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
Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning
Member of RPNAO or other professional association is an asset
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.
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