Registered Practical Nurse - Medical Integrated Program

Exceptional Care Exceptional People

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 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

Predictable work locations

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

Our Medical Integrated Program is the single largest clinical team in the hospital. Encompassing three floors (B6, B7 and B8) this program has a varying patient population with acute care needs.

MIP is a hospitalist led model of care, including RNs, RPNs and PSWs, practicing to their full scope. Nurses on these units will be given the opportunity to cross train between all of three floors, allowing them to learn new roles and help their colleagues as patient needs and census changes

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college nursing program

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Mandatory Qualifications

Current two (2) years of experience in a medical / surgical setting

Mandatory Competencies

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 continuing education 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 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

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

Member of RPNAO

Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students

Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning

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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