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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Composite ‑ Registered Nurse
2C Regional Stroke Unit Staffing & 2C Cardiology-Medical Inpatient Unit
**Composite = the successful candidates will be required to work in 2C Regional Stroke Unit Staffing & 2C Cardiology-Medical Inpatient Unit with 2C Regional Stroke Unit Staffing as the home unit.
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Reporting to the Manager ‑ 2C Cardiovascular & Regional Stroke Unit (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 Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the
Philosophy and Values of Nursing Services and the policies of the Health Sciences Centre.
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Current certification in BCLS
* Two years recent experience in acute care with a focus on Cardiovascular and/or Acute Stroke Nursing
* Certification, or recent continuing education in Cardiovascular Nursing and/or Neuroscience Nursing
In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of nursing practice:
* Physical Assessment
* Intravenous Therapy and Intravenous Initiation
* Central Venous Line Management
* Aseptic Technique and Body Substance Precautions
* Practicing as a partner on multidisciplinary teams
* Patient and family teaching
* Critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution
In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:
* Have completed Lead II Arrhythmia Interpretation course
* Have completed Hemispheres e‑learning modules, or commit to complete within one year
* Have experience in caring for patients with:
* Pre‑and‑post PCI (angioplasty)
* Coronary artery disease
* Cardioversion
* Permanent pacemaker insertion
* Palliative inotropes
* Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
* Ischemic stroke
* Hemorrhagic stroke
* Canadian Neurologic Stroke Scale assessments
Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980
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 vaccinations 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.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Monday, 22 June, 2026.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: June 15, 2026
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