Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Care

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the palliative program and must meet the following criteria:

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• Current (2 years) experience in Gerontology and Medical Nursing
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter-professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
  
  

Preferred

• Member of RPNAO
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
• Able to perform venipuncture
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Also Include

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.