Registered Practical Nurse
Casual On Call Position
This position involves working called-in shifts and covering illness and vacation leaves for Hospice North Hastings, Bancroft Community FHT, and the Medical Clinic. You will be working a variety of shifts and days including evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call. The ideal candidate will be positive, energetic, and compassionate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and other administrative policies
- Maintaining accurate clinical records, documented in accordance with CNO Standards as outlined according to protocols, within scope of practice and in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures
- Liaising with physician’s/nurse practitioners and other staff to support patients and families
- Respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment
Qualifications
- Current valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse is required
- Fundamentals in palliative care and comprehensive advanced palliative care education or LEAP palliative care courses preferred or willing to obtain
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
If you have recently submitted your resume for another position please reapply.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Hospice North Hastings/Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal Support Worker
Casual On Call Position
This position involves working called-in shifts and covering illness and vacation leaves. You will be working a variety of shifts and days including evenings, nights, and weekends. As a member of the team, the PSW is responsible for the delivery of individualized hospice palliative care in our residential hospice and within the community. The ideal candidate will be positive, energetic, and compassionate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring patient is provided with personal care
- Assisting patients with daily living activities
- Help with mobility and transfers
- Maintaining accurate clinical records, documented in accordance with organizational standards and protocols
- Demonstrates knowledge of the stages of dying, recognizes signs of active dying and communicates with the designated provider(s) regarding the person’s changing needs
- Liaising with hospice staff to support the resident and family
- Identifying, documenting, and reporting unusual incidents/occurrences
- Provide psycho-social support to patients, caregivers, and families
- Must be willing to travel within North Hastings Community when required
- Respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment
Qualifications
- Personal Support Worker certification is mandatory
- Nursing students are welcome to apply. Must have completed first year of RPN or second year of BScN to be eligible
- Have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate or be willing to obtain
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable sector Check
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Hospice North Hastings/Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Physiotherapist
Permanent Position
This 0.8 to 1.0 FTE position involves working 32 to 40 hours per week as a Physiotherapist. This is a unique salaried physiotherapist position. You will be working with our Health Promotor at our new 5,600 sq. ft. gym facility. You will also be working collaboratively with physicians and other FHT allied health professionals within the BCFHT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment, treatment, and education to patients
- Plan, implement, and evaluate methods of treatment while modifying when necessary
- Deliver Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation programs
- Hydrotherapy rehabilitation
- Contribute to program planning and development of new patient programs
- Maintain standards of knowledge, skills, and participate in continuing education
- Comply with all regulations and professional directives as provided by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Qualifications/Experience:
- Current registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Experience working in a primary care setting is considered an asset
- Flexibility to respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment
- Knowledge and sensitivity of the social determinants of health in our rural region
- Proficiency in the use of electronic health records
- Strong team work and communication skills
- Motivated professional who can work with minimal supervision
The Bancroft Community FHT is a HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) employer. This position is eligible for HOOPP.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, July 8th, 2022 to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Registered Nurse
Part Time – 12 Month Contract Position
This 0.7 FTE position involves working 28 hours per week as an RN in our Harm Reduction programs. It is a collaborative position working within the BCFHT with physicians and other allied health professional staff. You will also be working with our broader health system partners including the hospital, Addictions & Mental Health, and North Hastings Community Trust. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, caring individual who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver a range of harm reduction supports for patients with substance use based on a patient centred model of care
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients
- Provide community outreach
- Collaborate with members of our interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate plans to support the patients
- Connect patients with other services in our community
Qualifications:
- Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Understanding of addictions and substance use
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies
- Awareness and understanding of the unique health care challenges in our rural community particularly the social determinants of health
- Willing to adhere to our Covid vaccination policy
Experience within primary health settings, as well as flexibility to respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment are important qualities. Proficiency in the use of electronic health records is an asset.
The Bancroft Community FHT is a HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) employer. This position is eligible for HOOPP.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by Wednesday, June 1, 2022 to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
