ABOUT WRH

Windsor Regional Hospital is the 15th largest hospital in the Province of Ontario and the 7th largest community teaching hospital, serving a population of about 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County along with providing tertiary and quaternary care to thousands more – and we want you to join our team!

There are endless opportunities at WRH - As the regional provider of advanced care, the hospital provides the following services for the entire Erie St. Clair sub region of Ontario Health West: Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, and Regional Cancer Services.

JOB SUMMARY - PART TIME TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE (12 MONTH CONTRACT)

Reporting to the Program Manager/Director, the Registered Nurse is responsible to apply, in the practice setting, nursing theory, practical expertise, an awareness of community services and physiological and principles of health and disease. The RN receives reports from health professionals, obtains related health information, and collates the information for the clinical team at WRCC for triage, further assessment and planning. The position also follows up with patients and or community personnel, relaying WRCC clinical recommendations and orders.
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable to provide safe, quality patient care within the standard of professional nursing practice and participates in quality initiatives and monitoring activities. The registered nurse, complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the organization and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment by reporting unsafe conditions to the Program Manager.
According to the philosophy, visions and strategic directions of Windsor Regional Hospital, the Registered Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of patient and family care, including supportive care and clinical trials, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years or 3000 hours of recent (acute oncology, chemotherapy) experience AND successful completion of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course required
• CNA certification required (commitment to obtain within one year from program entry)
  Demonstrated clinical competence in intravenous therapy, administration of blood/blood products and venous access devices
• Demonstrates sound assessment skills
• Ability to perform a relevant patient assessment (history and physical assessment) and to prioritize patient needs
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation according to organization wide standards
• Demonstrates effective problem solving/critical thinking
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication (interdepartmental, intradepartmental, patient/family)
• Demonstrates commitment to family centered care with respect to advocacy, teaching patient rights, respect, cultural diversity and patient death
• Participates in research projects
• Responsible for ongoing personal professional development
• Assumes in charge responsibility as required
• Assists in orientation of professional colleagues and external partners
• General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position
• Knowledge of the French Language is an asset

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario - required
• CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) Certification in Oncology preferred (required within specified timeframe)
• CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) Certification in Hospice Palliative Care - preferred
• Recent certification in the administration of chemotherapy agents - preferred
• Current CPR Certification -required

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.