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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Registered Nurse
3C Surgical
Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients
including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care
team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of
patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
Centre.
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered 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 knowledge in Surgical Nursing with experience caring for pre and postoperative surgical patients with TPN,
Neuraxial Analgesia, Patient Controlled Analgesia, Sequential compression device
* 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 and provides consult to Registered Practice Nurse’s when patients assigned to the RPN become
unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
* Knowledge relevant to surgical nursing practice
* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
* Strong interprofessional and communication skills
In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:
* Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Surgical Nursing
* Have a certification in Wound Care
Salary Range: $39.070 to 56.000
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 vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Hospital 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.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
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.

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