Alternative Healthcare Facility (AHF) – Amherstview Site
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $35.21 - $39.02/hour
Union: CUPE
Shift Rotation: Days & Nights (7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am)
Location: Alternative Healthcare Facility (Amherstview Site)
The Transitional Care Unit (TCU), located at the Alternative Healthcare Facility in Amherstview, is a 120-bed program supporting patients who require ongoing care while awaiting their next stage of care. Patients may be:
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Awaiting long-term care placement
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Working toward increased independence through rehabilitation
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Receiving palliative and comfort-focused care
Our Nurse Practitioner-led model promotes a collaborative approach that allows team members to build meaningful relationships with patients and contribute to their ongoing care journey.
✔ Competitive hourly rate of $35.21 - $39.02
✔ Practice to your full Registered Practical Nurse scope
✔ Work alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
✔ Gain valuable experience in rehabilitation, transitional care, geriatrics, and palliative care
✔ Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families
✔ Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning
✔ Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will:
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the RPN scope of practice
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Deliver evidence-informed nursing care focused on patient goals and outcomes
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Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and collaborate with the healthcare team as needed
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Develop and coordinate individualized care plans
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Support patients and families through rehabilitation, transitional care, and palliative care journeys
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Delegate, teach, and supervise unregulated care providers
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Participate in discharge planning and care coordination
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Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and families to ensure seamless patient care
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Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient experiences and outcomes
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Mentor students and team members while fostering a positive practice environment
We are looking for nurses who are:
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Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to excellence in care
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Strong communicators and collaborative team members
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Skilled critical thinkers with sound clinical judgment
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Adaptable and confident working independently within their scope of practice
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Passionate about continuous learning and professional development
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Diploma from a Registered Practical Nurse program
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Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (or eligible for registration)
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Demonstrated knowledge of CNO standards and RPN scope of practice
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Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Basic computer proficiency
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
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Proven ability to attend work regularly
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Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
At Kingston Health Sciences Centre's Alternative Healthcare Facility, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while supporting patients through some of the most important stages of their healthcare journey.
Apply today and discover a rewarding nursing career where every shift makes a difference.
