Website Closing the Gap Healthcare
Pediatric Registered Nurse
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) (Pediatric) who is comfortable providing pediatric care to our clients.
Our next Registered Nurse (RN) will thrive in a culture made for caring, where flexibility and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills will drive the success of their role. If your passion is rooted in all things client-focused, you have a strong urge to provide care to a variety of patients in the community, and you have extensive wound care experience, then this would be the opportunity for you!
This role will be assigned to work every Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 pm – 7:30 am (160 Research Lane Unit 101, Guelph N1G 5B2)
What you will be doing:
• You will be responsible for treating and accessing pediatric patients in-home, including non-verbal pediatric clients.
• Able to work independently while using excellent clinical judgment to assess the client as their health status can change quickly
• Experience working with tracheostomy care, ventilator care, g-feeds, insulin, and blood sugar monitoring will be considered an assist
• Able to perform emergency trach changes when needed.
• Responsible for J-tube management, feed pump management and maintenance, cleaning of suction Machine
• Maintain and manage G-tube including bile output, administering of medication via G-tube
• Chest Assessment and Monitor Oximetry
• Manage desaturation effectively
• Assist with safe transfers to a mechanical chair
• Manage all personal care for pediatric clients
• You will report and coordinate with the HCCSS (LHIN).
• Responsible for creating reports and updates on clients.
• Able to order supplies for patients.
• You are passionate about making connections and building relationships and rapport with your clients.
• You thrive on being a self-starter and can work well under minimal supervision.
• You can work in a team but are proven reliable while working independently.
• You are a problem solver at heart, and when problems arise, you can find solutions and provide the best customer service possible.
• You also understand the safety of yourself and the clients and focus on working safely.
• Travel to clients within the community for Pediatric nurse care.
Skills needed for success:
• You are a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• You have experience working with non-verbal pediatric clients
• You are highly organized and excel at managing your schedule.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A minimum of two years’ community or clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• You are currently certified as a Registered Nurse with the CNO.
• Currently certified with Standard First Aid & CPR/ AED (Level C).
• Can possess current Mask Fit test.
• Have access to vehicle
What you can expect:
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:
• Competitive total compensation package- $40.50 per hour
• Group benefits including medical and dental + overtime pay
• Generous Vacation package
• In depth training and orientation to set you up for success
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence
• Hours of work- Full-Time 48 hours per week.
Who we are:
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization.
We are A Team Made for Caring™ dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.
Resumes can be sent to hrctg@closingthegap.ca and Phone number: 437.826.7245 ext:5548
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