RN-PT(.5)-2C Regional Stroke Staffing

Reporting to the Manager 2C Cardiovascular & Regional StrokeUnit (RSU), you will be responsible for providing

quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of

a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of

Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay

Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

* Current certification in BCLS

* Recent knowledge in Cardiovascular Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including,

but not limited to: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke

* Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery

* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action

* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

* Strong interprofessional and communication skills

* Central Venous Line Management

* Certification or completion Lead II Arrhythmia Interpretation Program

* Experience with Canadian Neurologic Stroke Scale Assessments

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

* Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Cardiovascular Nursing

Salary Range: $40.240 to 57.680

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at

work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for

this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.