Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place &
District Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA)
in 2016 to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient
and resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated
system of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as
Fairview Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating
divisions of AGH. Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent
primary, acute and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and
Renfrew County.
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
• Commitment to excellence, quality and safety.
• Ability to promote effective and respectful
communication to foster interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully
within a team environment.
• Effectively able to manage competing priorities and
meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance
with patient and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the
organization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that is
conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
Qualifications:
· Registered with the College of
Nurses of Ontario.
· Registered Practical Nurse
diploma.
· Current BCLS.
· Current RPN Medication
Administration Course.
· Proficient in venipuncture and IV
initiation.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills.
· Ability to understand, interpret
and carry out verbal and written instructions.
· Ability to work effectively within
the nursing and inter-professional team.
· Demonstrated computer competency.
· Two (2) years of recent RPN
experience in an Emergency Department (preferred).
· Experience with clinical
documentation in an Electronic Health Record (preferred).
· Membership in RPNAO and
associations related to nursing specialty (preferred).
We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusive and accessible
employment practices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the
recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mrha.ca to let us
know how we may assist you.
Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination
Policies, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the
proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of
protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered
for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide
the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been
fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication
or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.
Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed
to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We
believe that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and
enhances the quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and
community. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every individual
feels valued, respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplace
where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providing
integrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of our
communities.