Job Description

Company Bio

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

The Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking a Permanent Part Time "B" Registered Nurse to join their healthcare team.



Effective Date: As soon as possible

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Integrated Stroke and Rehab Unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital where patients are admitted for acute strokes through the continuum of their stroke rehab admission, in addition to caring for patients with general rehab goals. The Integrated Stroke Unit focuses on providing specialized stroke care including the use of cardiac and Holter monitoring, as required, to support acute stroke patients while maximizing their recovery potential. Individual goals are established for each patient on the unit, regardless of their diagnosis, with a focus on a safe discharge home.

Essential Qualifications

Current registration and member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, compliant with the Professional Standards and Standards of Practice for RNs BCLS or current CPR certificate essential, on hire Coronary Care 1 at a post-graduate level, or commitment to obtain within 6 months of hire. IV and CVAD certification (or commitment to certify) Physical Assessment course (or commitment to complete) Post diploma courses and specialty experience in rehabilitation and/or gerontology. Commitment to principles of care in these specialty areas is required Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills Attendance record in line with norms outlined in RMH Attendance Awareness Policy Ability to develop in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, comprehensive and creative plans of care that reflect the complexity of client needs Experience with and demonstrated skill in providing client - centered care models Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and professional team members, and community partners Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients Ability to make decisions and manage workload and prioritize in a complex, work environment Commitment to ethical practice including, but not limited to, confidentiality Professional practice reflects Ross Memorial corporate and CCP Program vision, values and goals Effective leadership of interdisciplinary team in a complex patient care environment Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

MDS/NRS assessment tools would be an asset B.Sc.N Trained in Epic - training can be provided, but must pass required testing.

Hours of Work

Must be able and willing to work 12 hour shifts, days, nights, weekends, Monday to Sunday. Shift and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.



Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.