Rapid Response Nurse
LHIN
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Membership, in good standing, with College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Working knowledge of the nursing process, the consultation process, program planning and crisis management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in a Windows environment
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
- Emergency/critical care and community nursing experience
- Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in an area of specialty
- Certificate in Geriatric Nursing (GNC).
- Geriatric experience.
- Ability to speak French or another second language
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired;
- Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Begin employment no later than March 31, 2024;
- Commit to two-years of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer; and
- Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses.