Registered Nurse – Float Team

Job title: Registered Nurse – Float Team

Job description: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia – a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we believe in Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Hospital Float Team is a staffing model that is made up of Registered Nurses (RN’s), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), Personal Support Workers (PSW) who provide resources to nursing units/departments within Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). Float Team Nurses are responsible for responding to increasing acuity needs and replacing short notice/term needs which arise throughout the Hospital. Float Team Nurses may be pre-booked as the need arises and opportunities will be provided to familiarize the Float Team to all nursing units required to work within

Qualifications

• Current R.N. General Class Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is

required.

• BScN preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute care and critical care setting is required.
• Current BCLS certification and completed IV training is required.
• Completion of the Coronary Care 1 certificate or equivalent within the last two (2) years or

current usage of arrhythmia analysis within the previous two (2) years to ACLS standards is
required or willingness to take within 3 months of hire

• Successful completion of a Patient Assessment Course within the past three (3) years is

required (exempt if newly graduated within the past three (3) years) or willing to take within 3 months of hire . Timeline will be
extended if an applicant can demonstrate that they are currently using assessment skills in
an emergent/urgent/triage environment.

• Experience within the last two years caring for patients with ventilators, BIPAP, Special line care, peritoneal dialysis and CVP required.
• Specialty certifications including: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, TNCC, Certified Emergency Care

Course, Certified Canadian Emergency Nursing Certificate are preferred.

• PACU certification or willingness to complete preferred
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible in order to work efficiently and

effectively within a variety of patient care teams

• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional responsibilities of the job. Physically able

to lift and move patients with frequent and repetitive pushing, pulling, bending and
stooping.

• Strong critical thinking skills and motivated by changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and maintain excellent attendance and performance

records.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
It is a requirement that every member of the Float Team is available for all shifts and all areas.

Are you a New Graduate with outstanding student loans? OSMH is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Please click for more information.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.

As a condition of employment new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

OSMH is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

Company: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Expected salary:

Location: Orillia, ON

Job date: Wed, 19 May 2021 04:41:45 GMT