Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Position Vacancy: Fracture Clinic
Position: Registered Practical Nurse – Unifor Service
Work Type: Part Time
20 Hours per week. Shifts 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works in Fracture Clinic and provides direct care for patients of various ages who have undergone a variety of surgical procedures and interventions. The RPN will function within the Job Description of a Registered Practical Nurse and the College of Nurses Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses.
Position Requirements:
- Current Registration Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario ·
- At least 1 year of experience assisting with minor surgical procedures in orthopedic, general and plastic surgery ·
- At least 1 year of experience setting up and maintaining sterile fields, wound care, dressing changes and suture/staple removal ·
- Preference will be given to a Registered Practical Nurse who has previous experience with minor surgical procedures. ·
- Ability to function independently in clinical areas with rapid pace and high turnover ·
- Collaboration and communication skills with patients and health professionals ·
- Ability to adapt to various clinical settings and provide appropriate nursing care to patients whose acuity and degree of illness vary ·
- Effectively communicates patient education for follow up and wound care. ·
- Flexibility, reliability and dependability ·
- Good attendance record
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
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