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Open Posting

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is currently
seeking Registered Practical Nurses for a variety of full‑time, part‑time
and temporary positions.

This is an open posting. Internal
applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External
applicants must apply through our website.

About Us

TBRHSC has a Mission to deliver a quality patient experience in an
academic health care environment that is
responsive to the needs of the population of Northwestern
Ontario. We are a recognized leader in Patient and
Family Centred Care.

Our world‑class acute care facility with 425 beds serves the
people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Our
region has a population of over 250,000
residents scattered over a geographical area the size of France.

We offer an expansive range of specialist services, and are
designated as an academic health sciences centre.

As a teaching hospital, we are proudly affiliated with Lakehead
University and Confederation College and are a host
training facility for students from the
Northern Ontario School of Medicine, as well as other medical schools.

Our facility has gained a worldwide reputation for its award‑winning,
innovative design. It is not your typical hospital.
Situated on a landscaped site of nearly 70
acres, our hospital was architecturally designed
to provide a more inviting and less
stressful atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff. Thanks to support from
our
Health Sciences
Foundation, leading‑edge technology and equipment enhance patient care.

We are one of the largest employers in Thunder Bay with over 3,500
staff, 500 volunteers and 100 Patient Family
Advisors. The annual operating budget is more than $300
million.

Current programs within TBRHSC include:

Medicine (2A, 2B, Transitional Care Unit)

Surgical (3A, 3B, 3C, Neuro)

Emergency Department

Mental Health Services (Forensics, AMH,
ACT Team)

Women & Children's Program (Labour
& Delivery, Maternal Newborn, CAMHU)

Cancer Centre

Nursing Resource Team

Perioperative Services (Surgical Day Care,
OR, Recovery Room)

Outpatient Clinics

Community Commitment Program for Nurses

TBRHSC is an approved participant in the Community Commitment
Program for Nurses (CCPN) offered through
Health Force Ontario. The CCPN provides a $25,000 incentive grant
to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24‑month
commitment to an eligible employer.

Nurses may also be eligible for two new Northern incentives for
nurses who make a two‑year commitment to an eligible employer in Northern
Ontario. These are:

* A Northern Top‑Up Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000
instalments after four (4) and eight (8) months of employment
with an eligible employer; and

* A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000
instalments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has
started employment and after four (4)
months of employment with an eligible employer.

To be eligible you must:

* Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months
prior to being hired;

* Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the
College of Nurses of Ontario;

* Begin employment no later than March 31, 2025;

* Commit to two‑years of employment at a full‑time
work schedule offered by the employer; and

* Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for
the Tuition Support Program for Nurses

Any nurse may apply for this position, however only candidates
that meet the criteria outlined above are eligible for
the CCPN funding.

Other Qualifications:

* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical
Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability
to become licensed with the College of
Nurses of Ontario

* Current certification in BCLS

* Recent experience in Medical/Surgical/Mental Health or Women and
Children Care Nursing

* Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,
implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his
basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at
individualized care planning and delivery

* Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to
the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable or have outcomes that are not as
expected

* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses
and take appropriate action

* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

* Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Salary Range:
$38.011 to 39.019

Employment Conditions:

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and
security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of
employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where
indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health
& Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering
healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred Care.
Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment
to this care philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code
of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a
good attendance record to be considered for this
position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and
accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where
all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in
which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities
to apply and self identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection
process.

Vacancies may be designated under the
French Language Policy (HR esa 12) and Level 2 French Language Skills according
to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are
required.

To learn more about Thunder Bay, Ontario visit

https://gotothunderbay.ca/

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant
previous experience and training.

These positions will involve working the
day, evening, night, extended tour and weekend shifts. The shift is not to be
interpreted as a guarantee.

Posted: January 6, 2025

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