Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
Job Posting: ONA 2026-39
Temporary Full-Time Position (July 2026 until approximately March 2027)
About the Organization
Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!
West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.
Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.
As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.
For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN), to join our inter-disciplinary team of skilled professionals. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing excellent quality patient care and leadership to members of the health care team within the nursing units of the Health Centre.
The hours of work will be 8-hour shifts, all shifts, alternating days and evenings, Monday to Friday.
This job posting is for a current vacancy.
About the Benefits
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of $40.24- $57.68 per hour based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (10% if enrolled in HOOPP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Program & onsite gym
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
More About You
To qualify for the role, you must have a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. You will also need to have:
- Previous recent related Emergency Department experience;
- A minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience;
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and community resources;
- Demonstrated expertise in a physical assessment, health teaching, and clinical decision making;
- Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications and software related to healthcare programs;
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history and positive work references;
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be an asset;
- A.C.L.S., A.T.L.S. Audit Completion, P.A.L.S., T.N.C.C., E.N.P.C., CTAS Training would be an asset;
- Certification with the Canadian Nurses Association in Emergency Room Nursing would be an asset;
- Post graduate certification in Emergency Nursing would be an asset;
- Previous experience in emergency department triage would be an asset;
- Previous experience and current certification in Nursing Advanced Practices and Sanctioned Medical Acts pertinent to Emergency Nursing would be an asset.
The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.
Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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