Shift Registered Nurse (RN)

Bayshore is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Registered Nurses (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurses to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals. You will utilize your clinical expertise to ensure our clients receive the highest quality Nursing care, tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Delivered with empathy, excellence, and reliability, our care prioritizes the comfort and safety of our clients in their own care setting.

Area of Work

Successful candidates will provide nursing care to clients throughout Sarnia-Lambton, including Sarnia, Petrolia, Forest, Kettle Point, and surrounding communities.

Availability Requirements

We Are Seeking Flexible Nurses Who Are Available To Support Both School-day Shifts And Overnight Nursing Assignments Throughout The Sarnia-Lambton Region. Successful Candidates Must Be Available For

• School-day shifts, with schedules determined based on individual client needs (some shifts may be approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
• Overnight shifts as required
• Every other weekend
• Participation in an on-call rotation of approximately 1 to 2 nights per week, to be discussed further upon completion of orientation
  
  

School Shift Nursing

Nurses providing school-day support will deliver care to pediatric clients in accordance with their individualized care plans.

Responsibilities May Include

• Assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities before, during, and after the school day
• Providing clinical support, including medication administration, feeding assistance, monitoring, and other nursing interventions as required
• Supporting clients within the school environment to ensure their health, safety, and well-being throughout the day
• Collaborating with families, school personnel, and the healthcare team to provide consistent, high-quality care
  
  

School shift schedules and responsibilities may vary depending on the unique needs of each client.

Overnight Shift Nursing

In addition to school-day support, successful candidates will provide overnight nursing care to clients as required. Overnight assignments will vary based on client needs and operational requirements and may include monitoring, clinical assessments, medication administration, palliative care support, and ongoing client care throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with pediatric clients

Experience providing palliative care

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Locations

Assignments may take place in clients' homes, schools, and community settings throughout Sarnia-Lambton, including Sarnia, Petrolia, Forest, Kettle Point, and surrounding areas.

Why Choose Bayshore? We Offer:

• Flexibility: We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility.
• Top Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Benefit from a company-contributed retirement savings plan to help secure your financial future.
• Paid Time Off: Including sick days, orientation, and training.
• Travel Compensation: Competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort.
• Efficient Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional advancement and growth
• Mobile Devices: Provided for easy documentation and communication.
• Supportive Management: Accessible clinical managers and schedulers who value and support your work.
  
  

As a Member Of Our Team, You Will

• Transform Lives: Your clinical expertise will directly improve the quality of life for our patients, providing them with the care they need to thrive
• Enhance Well-Being: Deliver compassionate and reliable care that promotes better health outcomes and emotional well-being for our patients
• Build Relationships: Develop meaningful connections with patients and their families, becoming a trusted partner in their health journey
• Empower Patients: Help patients maintain their independence and dignity by providing personalized care tailored to their unique needs
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching; nurse in charge in the setting and, if required, to the immediate Supervisor at the branch office.
• Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse.
• Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial licensing body.
• Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
• Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional and Bayshore Home Health standards.
• Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• Complete other tasks as requested.
  
  

Work Environment

• Collaborative Team Atmosphere: Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care
• Client-Centered Care: Focus on building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Flexible Work Schedules: Designed to balance your professional and personal life
• Ongoing Training and Development: Continuous training to advance your skills and enhance your ability to provide outstanding client care
• Safe and Supportive Environment: Adherence to strict health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients.
  
  

Education

• Graduate from an accredited/recognized School of Nursing (evidence required)
• Current RN or RPN registration (in good standing) with the applicable provincial licensing body
• Valid CPR certification
  
  

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Candidates who have been offered a position are required to provide:

• A clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening,
• Proof of being free from TB
• Two supervisory references
  
  

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual's purpose, potential and wellbeing.”