Surge Unit - 5BS

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until July 31, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work

This position will primarily be assigned to support the Surge Unit - 5BS at Parkwood Institute. The Surge Unit - 5BS is a 22-bed unit in place to help build acute care capacity across the London hospitals. Most patients on this unit are awaiting placement in Long Term Care.

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

Experience and knowledge in gerontological nursing and in providing care to patients with chronic mental illness, cognitive impairments or a progressive dementia

Previous experience in the care of patients with medical/surgical conditions

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

Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process





Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and direct others

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

Certification in Gerontology

Minimum one-year experience working with people with progressive dementia

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

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📌 Registered Nurse, Surge Unit - 5BS (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario