The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Reporting to the Manager of Medical Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to a patient
population with predictable outcomes. 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 Practical 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 experience in Medical Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including, but not
limited to: diabetes, respiratory conditions
* 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 with Registered Nurse’s when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable
or have outcomes that are not as expected
* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
* Strong interprofessional and communication skills
Salary Range: $37.175 to 38.160
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.
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.