Registered Nurse (ONA), Inpatient Unit - Full Time (2) - Uxbridge Site

Introduction

Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre.

With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs.

Requisition Number : JR100219

Overview

Land acknowledgement :

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are :

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• You are a patient and / or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Work schedule :

The successful candidate must be available to work 12-hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday, with flexibility to cover additional shifts as required.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation : UONA 01

UONA 01

Range : $39.07 - $56.00

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will be an integral member of the interprofessional team at the Uxbridge site. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on activation, professional practice and customer satisfaction.

The incumbent will be required to cover the Emergency Department and Endoscopy as required.

Using your clinical expertise, you will, in collaboration with the team, be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education and discharge planning to support the continuity of care throughout the patient’s stay on the inpatient unit.

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS.
• Recent experience in medicine / telemetry with an emphasis on rehabilitation and geriatrics.
• Completion of the Coronary Care 1 program or equivalent is essential (or a willingness to complete within 6 months of employment).
• RNAO membership is preferred.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient / family-centred care environment.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Who we are :

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required).

In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health.

Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023 . We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

Learn more about our commitment to EDI .

Learn more about our Honoured to care culture :

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