Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

OVERVIEW

This role provides safe, coordinated nursing care by transporting and supporting patients during transfers, treatments, and diagnostic procedures while ensuring continuity of care. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, adapts to changing clinical needs, and supports patient care units as assigned within their scope of practice.

ROLE

• Transport patients to and from treatments, diagnostic tests, or admissions to other hospitals or sites

• Remain with patients during transfers except when undergoing tests or procedures

• Document care provided, reports received, and administer medications as required within scope of practice

• Accommodate variable start and finish times based on appointment and transfer needs

• Assume medical-surgical floor assignments when covering for an RN during patient transfers

• Provide direct nursing care and perform all essential duties within the RPN scope of practice

• Be assigned to areas of greatest need as directed by Nurse Managers or team leaders

• Plan, organize, and deliver nursing care for patients with predictable outcomes across settings

• Initiate and assist with Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures and ensure continuity of care

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and departments while supporting quality and education initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Minimum of 2-3 years of current experience as a Nurse in an acute care setting
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• IV Certified

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:  Shifts are 8 hours in length, Monday - Friday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check 

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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