Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)
At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.
- Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
- The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.
With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:
Core Values
Four Pillars
Be Bold and Courageous
Commit to Excellence
Champion Equity
Be Trustworthy
Patient-First
People-Centred
Partnership- Based
Progress- Focused
These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.
Why Choose BCHS
- Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
- Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
- Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
- Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
- Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
- Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
- Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
- Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
- Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
- Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Manager Medically Integrated Program the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidence based comprehensive safe effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Medical Services.
Our Medical Integrated Program is the single largest clinical team in the hospital. Encompassing three floors (B6 B7 and B8) this program has a varying patient population with acute care needs. MIP is a hospitalist led model of care including RNs RPNs and PSWs practicing to their full scope. Nurses on this unit will be given the opportunity to cross train between all three floors allowing them to learn new roles and help their colleagues as patient needs and census changes
Primary Responsibilities
The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency utilizes the nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care addresses health educational needs for patients and families and other health care providers manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current 2 years of experience in a medical/surgical setting
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Mandatory Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Proven critical thinking skills creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centred approach
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
- Ability to multitask and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
- Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
- Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients families staff colleagues and community partners
- Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
- Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning
- Mature reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
- Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
Preferred Competencies
- Able to perform venipuncture and I.V. starts
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Member of RNAO
- Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion
BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care
We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.