Position Summary

The Hospital Float Team is a staffing model that is made up of Registered Nurses (RN’s), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), Personal Support Workers (PSW) and Clerks who provide resources to nursing units/departments within Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH).

Qualifications

Current certificate of competence to practice as a R.P.N. in Ontario required.
• Successful completion of a Physical Assessment course, Medication Administration course, and Aseptic Principles certificate required (exempt if newly graduated within the past four (4) years.)
• Demonstrated ability to work at full Scope of Practice required.
• A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute care setting and or LTC setting is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience within the past five (5) years, working at full scope required.
• Preference given to candidates who have recent experience caring for Renal patients.
• Must be prepared and able to work within a variety of fast-paced, highly stressful environments.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible in order to work efficiently and effectively within a variety of patient care teams.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional responsibilities of the job. Physically able to lift and move patients with frequent and repetitive pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.
• Strong critical thinking skills and motivated by changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and maintain excellent attendance and performance records.
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven commitment to professional development, as well as to the Mission of the Hospital.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
• It is a requirement that every member of the Float Team is available for all shifts.

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.