Clinical Scholar - Registered Nurse 2025-03

at  West Nipissing General Hospital

Company Description
The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with 99 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.
The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program. The program is located on-site with 2 visiting bilingual psychiatrists. Chapel services, volunteers, and a tuck shop assist in providing quality care and meeting the needs of the community.
The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing
Job Description
The Clinical Scholar functions as a member of the health care team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to newly graduated nurses as well as nurses looking to upskill. The Clinical Scholar works in accordance with policies and professional nursing standards.
Status: Temporary, Full-Time
Shift: Days, evenings, nights, weekends
Language: Bilingualism (French & English) an asset
Salary: $39.07 - $56.00 per hour (as per ONA Collective Agreement)

Qualifications

• Current Certification of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current IV Therapy Certification
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Clinical Nurse Educator or Professional Practice experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience recent related experience include three (3) years relevant clinical experience
• Related experience is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in the use of a computer with the ability to learn hospital specific software (Meditech, etc)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Computer proficiency is an asset

Please refer the Job description for details