The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance was formed on July 1, 2003, as a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital. We share a common management structure with one CEO. We have a commitment to partnership and common Mission, Vision, and Values. The Alliance Board consists of both hospital boards combined. We look for opportunities to create and share services and programs across our two communities and to look for creative ways to link to our community partners.
The Listowel Memorial Hospital has been providing acute care and complex continuing care services to the residents of North Perth and the hospital's catchment area since 1919. Our fully accredited hospital offers a wide range of primary and secondary services including 24-hour emergency services, in-patient and out-patient care, specialist clinics, and supportive diagnostic services. The Hospital has an active staff of 10 Family Practitioners as well as several consultant staff.
Hospital services include:
Emergency, Operating Rooms, Diagnostic and Ambulatory Care Units (December 2007)Maternal/Newborn UnitDiabetes/Nutrition CounselingSpeech-LanguagePhysiotherapyBreast Health CentreFully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices.
The Wingham and District Hospital is a modern, progressive acute care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetrical, paediatric, chronic and rehabilitation bed and other services, including 24-hour emergency coverage.
Hospital services include:
Emergency department with 24-hour on-call coverageRehabilitation department including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathologyMultiple outpatient specialist clinics held on a regular basis to provide local serviceAffiliation with London Regional Cancer Centre enabling chemotherapy treatment to be provided locallyMany community health-related education programsFully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices. Position: Registered Practical Nurse
Region: Huron and Perth
Description: The Registered Practical Nurse cares for stable patients who are experiencing general medical conditions, rehabilitation needs, or for patients who are preparing or recovering from general surgical procedures. This care requires assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions. The Registered Practical Nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and provides support to other clinical areas within the hospital.
This is a part-time position that is anticipated to begin on January 6, 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities: Ability to organize, problem solve, critical thinking, and decision making.Demonstrated application of role in Code situation (ex. Code Blue).Communicates with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community partners.Observing and recording patient behavior. Evaluates patient outcomes.Competent operation of medical equipment.Performing diagnostic tests within scope of practice.Safely administering medications and treatments. Qualifications: Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)Diploma from a recognized CollegeSpecialized certifications and courses related to area of specialization as requiredBCLSPalliative Care Education preferredBasic Cardiac Arrhythmias Certification15 Lead ECG Interpretation CertificationTwo years related nursing experience working in acute, long-term care, or community setting preferredWorking knowledge of Cerner software computer applications information system and related peripheral hardware preferredHigh degree of physical effortHigh degree of mental effort and analysis Salary: $35.31 - $37.05 per hour
Terms of Employment: Part-time
Deadline for Application: Saturday, February 08, 2025
How to Apply: Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and pertinent skills by email to:
Human Resources
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance
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Your submission must be received by 1pm on the deadline date. Please reference position posting #W24-67 with your submission.
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For further information please visit our website at www.lwha.ca.
Location: Wingham
Profession Type: Nurses (NP, RN, and RPN)
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