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Registered Nurse (RN), Shift Nursing (Casual)

Niagara Falls, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:\u00A0Various shifts available\u00A0
Program Name: Shift Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: \u00A0Part Time & Casual
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:\u00A0OPSEU
On Call: No\u00A0\u00A0

Location: Niagara Region, ON

Our Shift nurses provide extended visits for clients who are medically fragile, technologically dependent children, chronic/complex care adults, palliative, require pain and symptom management and much more.\u00A0\u00A0

Job Summary:\u00A0\u00A0

Registered Nurses are responsible for provision and management of cost effective nursing care to individuals in the community. You will also delegate tasks to different levels of healthcare workers, participating as a full member of the healthcare team.\u00A0\u00A0

Applications from current\u00A0members of the bargaining unit associated with this position will be considered first.

Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0

  • Provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who are assigned to their care
  • Assess and manage client care in the community, including palliative, wound, intravenous therapy and H/T chronic disease prevention
  • Teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
  • Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualifications:\u00A0\u00A0

  • Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
  • Preference will be given to nurses who have palliative care experience and/or palliative care course
  • Experience working with pediatric\u00A0and/or palliative clients
  • Preference given to nurses with Infusion and Central Line experience
  • Knowledge of community resources an asset
  • Excellent assessment, teaching, problem solving and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt nursing practice to operating independently in a variety of situations
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
  • Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance
  • A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
  • A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
  • Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.\u00A0\u00A0

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at\u00A0http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility\u00A0for further details.\u00A0\u00A0

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0\u00A0


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