OPEN CALL - Registered Nurse, General Medicine Units

ABOUT WRH

Windsor Regional Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Ontario, serving a population of about 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County and we want you to join our team!

The hospital provides acute care services and operates two campuses. WRH has over 4300 employees, 550 professional staff, 400 volunteers, and more than 150 medical school students and resident physicians. WRH is the regional provider of advanced care and provides the following services for the entire former Erie St. Clair LHIN: 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.

There are endless opportunities at WRH. Our General Medicine units provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions. As part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, you will work alongside physicians, learners, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff in a fast-paced environment focused on excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Whether you are looking to expand your clinical knowledge, develop specialized medical nursing skills our General Medicine units offer a rewarding and supportive setting with opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Join our General Medicine team and make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager, General Medicine, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, patient focused nursing care to patients and families. In collaboration with the family and other team members, the registered nurse is responsible for ongoing assessment and monitoring of the patient’s health status, identification of patient/family needs and the development of plans to meet those needs, the provision of direct patient care and the evaluation of care. The registered nurse also participates in the ongoing professional development of self and others, and in unit and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives.

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.

The registered nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and practice in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses and regulations of the Regulated Health Professions Act
• Good problem solving ability and ability to think analytically, innovatively, and independently
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Previous medical/surgical experience, preferred;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all patients, staff and visitors;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development;
• Willingness to participate in process improvement;

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Rescuer (C) recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

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.