POSITION:

Responsible for providing support and education for individual competencies of front-line unregulated care providers. The incumbent is responsible for providing overall clinical education, consultation and support as required within a community clinical and residential care setting. As part of an inter-disciplinary team, the COHR Nurse will provide input into policies, procedures, education for staff and professional development. The incumbent will consult and collaborate with external partners as required. The incumbent will provide support to the provision of comprehensive Employee Health services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides education and evaluates staff through one on one training, workshops, information technology and through demonstration of nursing/personal support care techniques or explaining principles and theory;
• Presents education material to diverse audiences, including evaluating competency, knowledge, judgement and skill;
• Conducts pre-employment and pre-placement health assessments and coordinates associated testing and surveillance; Coordinates and conducts required immunization programs (e.g. influenza immunization)
• Provides confidential employee health counseling to staff as required, including appropriate referral where necessary; monitors recovery/rehabilitation of employees absent due to short and long term illness or injury, ensuring appropriate care and treatment and facilitating a timely return to work;
• Maintains confidential employee health records as per guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario, Ongwanada policy and appropriate legislation;

** For the complete position description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant experience;
• Previous Nursing experience working with people with developmental disabilities/dual diagnosis, chronic conditions, medical complexities and technologies;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, problem-solving and critical analysis; Strong computer skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekend work;
• Current CPR and First Aid; Current G license and access to reliable transportation.

Les candidats bilingues sont fortement encouragés à soumettre leur candidature.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:

Human Resources Generalist– Human Resources
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON    K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135  Email: careers@ongwanada.com