Registered Nurse - Long Term Ventilator and Respiratory Complex Continuing Care

Union: ONA
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: 5D-Long Term Ventilator and Respiratory Complex Continuing Care
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Day/Night
Status: Temporary full-Time
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Position Summary
The role of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Duties
Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter-professional practice and primary nursing model
Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
Diploma in Nursing
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred
Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job
Ability leading others, including the effective management of challenging interpersonal situations
Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits
Commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrated commitment to team success
Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
Computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
Able to perform multiple admissions assessments in EPR on a daily basis.
Able to work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team in a fast pace environment

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No