Registered Nurse, Veterans Care Program

St. Joseph's Health Care London • Full-time • London, ON, CA • 1w ago

Veterans Care Program

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

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Salary Range: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

The Veterans Care Program assists war service Veterans whose daily functioning and health may be affected by chronic physical and mental illnesses and episodic health problems. You will provide quality care and work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to promote the health and well being and meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Veterans requiring substantial assistance with activities of daily living. We support Veterans to be as independent as possible and to reach their full capability within a safe environment. Families are key partners in our care team and are supported by the team to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of the family member.

(May be required to work anywhere within the Program)

Essential Qualifications

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid CPR certificate
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
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

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