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Description

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year. We work with EPIC EMR, which connects us to most hospitals in our region, and training is provided.
RVH provides a number of perks for staff, including up to $800 in education funds every year, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and regular staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We have a unique nursing bursary program that provides RVH nurses with thousands of dollars each year to further their education and certifications.
But what really makes us proud to be part of RVH is our culture. We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Qualifications

·         Completion of an approved Personal Support Worker Program required.

·         Community experience preferred.

·         Current certification in C.P.R. or B.C.L.S. (level ‘C’) required.

·         Knowledge of body mechanics and safe lift & transfer practices required.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated problem solving skills.

·         Ability to work and provide care within a team environment according to the established care plan.

·         Ability to work independently and to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area.

·         Must hold a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

·         Contingent upon receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the past six months.

·         Demonstrates effective use of a computer for EHR documentation purposes.

·         Completion of an approved Personal Support Worker Program required.

·         Community experience preferred.

·         Current certification in C.P.R. or B.C.L.S. (level ‘C’) required.

·         Knowledge of body mechanics and safe lift & transfer practices required.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated problem solving skills.

·         Ability to work and provide care within a team environment according to the established care plan.

·         Ability to work independently and to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area.

·         Must hold a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

·         Contingent upon receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the past six months.

·         Demonstrates effective use of a computer for EHR documentation purposes.