Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Urgent Care Centre
Hours of Work: Part-Time Position; Rotating Shifts
Wage: $41.15- $58.98
Union: ONA
Location: Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
DESCRIPTION:
The Registered Nurse provides services in a manner consistent with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Mission, Vision and Values and that reflects the core values of Patient and Family Centered Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration); practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and ethical values as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario; is accountable and responsible for the identification of knowledge and skills necessary to achieve competency within a given scope of practice; is able to demonstrate competencies that are essential for the delivery of safe and effective client care; applies an unique set of skills and knowledge in the provision of family focused care in an environment that promotes autonomy in nursing practice and practices in an environment that emphasizes certain nursing competencies such as patient assessment, priority setting, emergency care and treatment, crisis intervention and patient and family education; works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the Urgent Care Centre; collaborates and communicates effectively with clients, families and all members of the health care team of multidisciplinary professionals and support personnel; participates in service and hospital wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- 2 years urgent care or emergency department experience preferred.
- Triage Certification or Triage Trained preferred.
- Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Capable of coping in a physically and mentally demanding work environment
- Ability to function independently as well as interdependently
- Proven ability to make critical decisions independently and rapidly
- This job posting is subject to the provisions of the Attendance Management Policies. Please refer to the Attendance Management policies for more information (policies can be found on the KHSC intranet site)
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demand will vary dependent on the specific unit or service. The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands described for that unit of services.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.
