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GENERAL DUTY NURSE
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (Irregular/On-call - to work on as needed basis)
Job Code:
50110 - Nurse 2, Special Schools
Salary:
$30.33 - $37.39 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch (PSB) operates specialized schools across the Province for Deaf and Learning Disabled students.
The Robarts School for the Deaf and the Amethyst Demonstration School located in London, Ontario, requires General Duty Nurses, to work on an on-call as needed basis, to provide nursing and emergency health care services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Learning Disabled students.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic educational/ residential setting serving multi-exceptional students then this position may be for you. As a General Duty Nurse you will have a direct impact on supporting the health care needs of special education students enrolled at our schools.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• assess student conditions;
• implement medical treatment plans;
• administer/monitor medications;
• maintain health records;
• provide health care information and resources;
• to work on an on-call as needed basis.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario
Skills and Qualifications:
Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
• knowledge of general nursing theory, practice, procedures and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice;
• knowledge of relevant legislation;
• knowledge of special needs students;
• sound judgement/organization/planning skills;
• excellent communication skills including proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) (or willingness to obtain);
• ability to work independently and in a team;
• physical ability to transfer/assist/lift students;
• willingness and ability to work shifts.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 1515 Cheapside St , London, West Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, September 25, 2015
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
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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 Friday, October 9, 2015 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
