Nurse Supervisor

The Ministry of Education, W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind, requires a Nurse Supervisor, to provide nursing and emergency health care services for blind, visually impaired, deafblind and multi-needs students.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• provide professional nursing services and health and wellness education
• maintain appropriate health records
• assess student conditions, implement medical treatment plans
• prepare, administer and dispense medication
• contribute to a case management multi-disciplinary team approach
• arrange schedules for nursing staff

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario
• current certification in First Aid and CPR

Knowledge and Skills:

• knowledge of general nursing theory, practices, procedures and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice
• knowledge of relevant legislation including Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act
• sound judgement/organization/planning skills
• communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and resolve conflict
• ability to communicate effectively with staff and students in a diverse environment
• ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• knowledge of special needs students
• the ability to lift while transferring /assisting students
• the ability to work shift work

NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.