Job Description

File No: OP-25-400

Date Posted: November 11, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: Ongwanada Resource Center

Date of Vacancy: November 24, 2025

Hours of Work:

80 hours per pay

Wage:

Hourly

:

Start - $42.73- $48.62

Annually

- $88,878 -$101,088

POSITION:

To oversee and coordinate optimum health and wellness of the persons served at Ongwanada. To act as a liaison between the physician, outside agencies, person supported, family and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, in addressing health care needs. This includes review and follow-up of all treatments, procedures, diagnostic tests, consultations and clinical notes.

DUTIES

:


Provide nursing care as required, i.e., medical emergencies, immunizations, injections, catheterizations, Complete an Initial Health Review on the admission of a person served as well as an Annual Health Review on each person served; Monitor all persons served health needs a minimum of once monthly and document on each person's heath status a minimum of once every three months including recommendations for follow-up and outcomes; Liaise with attending physician regarding health and safety issues; Attend specialist appointments with persons served/qualified staff, follow-up on recommendations with attending physician, liaise with the next-of-kin/other members of the interdisciplinary team as indicated; Ensure all treatments, procedures, diagnostic tests and clinical notes are reviewed and followed-up; Liaise with Nurse Educator and Attending Physician to report, monitor and treat illness for the purpose of infection control; Promote and maintain professional working relationships with all departments, the attending physicians, community agencies, the person served and families; Other duties as assigned

For the complete position description please contact careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario; Experience working with individuals with a developmental disability; Incumbent must have current CPR (BCLS) complete re-certification as per Ongwanada standards; Must successfully complete and maintain NVCI Training as per Ongwanada policies; Must possess a valid G Driving License, full driving privileges, insurances and access to own vehicle; Experience in health teaching and presentation skills (i.e. in?services, department meetings); Excellent written and oral skills (i.e. policy writing, proposals), Effective interpersonal skills; Acquired knowledge relevant to the nursing profession and the application to improve the quality of his/her professional knowledge; Incumbents must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Please submit a

Cover Letter and Resume

quoting file number to:

Human Resources Specialist



Ongwanada



191 Portsmouth Avenue



Kingston, ON K7M 8A6 Fax (613) 548-8135



Email: careers@ongwanada.com