Registered Nurse

Position: Part Time - Registered Nurse

This is for an existing vacancy.

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary:

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care according to the job description and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses within the MSICU Department.

Position Requirements:

• Have worked in an ICU Unit within the last three (3) years
• Have a recognized certificate in Coronary Care Nursing and or Critical Care Certificate
• Active certification in Intravenous Therapy
• Able to demonstrate excellent assessment skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed a recognized Physical Assessment Course
• Have excellent interpersonal/communication/crisis intervention/stress management skills
• Be a sensitive, mature and flexible individual who has an interest in working with palliative care patients and their families
• Be able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team with focus on patient-centered care
• Have a positive work record; a good attendance record; excellent interpersonal skills and a level of physical fitness appropriate for the physical demands of the position
• The successful candidate must be able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that recognize the priority of Patient Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

MT/CH ONA Postings only: Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

MT/CH UNIFOR Service & UNIFOR Clerical postings only : Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.