Registered Nurse, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units (London)

Registered Nurse, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units (London)

10 Aug
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St. Joseph's Health Care London
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London

10 Aug

St. Joseph's Health Care London

London

Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Temporary Part Time Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour Temporary position anticipated to extend until March 31, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work We require a skilled registered nurse to provide patient centered care with a rehabilitation focus to a diverse population of clients including the frail elderly and patients of all ages with a musculoskeletal diagnosis.

Specialized Geriatric Services Inpatient

Units include the: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit, Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, and Amputee Rehabilitation Unit. The 30-bed Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, 20 bed Musculoskeletal Unit, and 6 bed Amputee Unit are part of Specialized Geriatric Services. We provide comprehensive geriatric assessment and management as well as an intensive rehabilitation program.

Our patients are typically admitted from acute care and participate in our program for approximately 10 days to 6 weeks. Upon discharge, our patients commonly return to independent living in the community. The successful candidate may be required to work anywhere within the program and must be available for all shifts.

As an integral part of an expert health care team, this is an exciting prospect for clinical learning and skill development.

Essential Qualifications Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA





Certification for phlebotomy and IV starts or willing to certify within three months of start date

Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of geriatric patients requiring rehabilitation and patients requiring musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Ability to establish positive relationships with customers and to work as an effective team member

Ability to function autonomously and to adapt to constantly changing unpredictable situations, and varying workload

Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process

Commitment to professional development

Excellent organizational skills and problem solving skills

Superior communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset

Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience

Experience with an acute adult medicine and / or orthopedic population

Experience with and knowledge of the specialized care requirements of the geriatric population

CNA Certification and/or enhanced learning in Gerontology Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St.

Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

📌 Registered Nurse, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units (London)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 London

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