Employment Status: Full-time
Department: Float Department
Union: ONA Hospital
End Date: Jan 1, 2027
Job Code: 22954
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the dynamic Float Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where flexibility and clinical expertise are key. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple inpatient hospital units, adapting quickly to varying client needs and environments.
This role offers unique exposure to diverse clinical settings, with a special focus on the Inpatient Rehabilitative Care Division. Here, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support clients recovering from surgeries, injuries, and illnesses, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life through personalized rehabilitative care plans.
HIRING DEADLINE: March 20, 2026
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. However, consideration of submissions after the deadline will be at the organization's discretion. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the Hiring Deadline.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.
By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education/Experience:
- Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Demonstrated ability to work within all clinical settings at the St. Joseph's Hospital site
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong team leadership skills
- Excellent physical assessment skills
- Recent experience in the administration of medications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, including clear and compassionate verbal, written, and interpersonal abilities essential for professional collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work across various clinical settings as needed
- Evidence of continuing professional development experience
- Demonstrated regular attendance at work
Asset:
- Rehabilitation nursing experience working with clients with musculoskeletal disorders an asset
- Completion of Stroke Education modules and Care of the Neurological Client modules an asset
- Proficient with tracheotomies central lines subcutaneous lines tube feeds & TPN's/challenging dressings/complex medical diagnosis
- Comfortable with elderly clients palliative clients and clients with complex respiratory diseases
- Demonstrated ability to work within designated complex care population is necessary
- Must have completed applicable training sessions on assisted ventilation (BIPAP CPAP) peritoneal dialysis and AED and/or be willing to train within first month of hire
- Experience within neurolocomotor services considered an asset
Conditions of Employment:
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
WHY JOIN ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP
St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) offers a meaningful career for those seeking to make a difference in health care. As a leading provider of complex care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and mental health and addiction services, SJCG is recognized for its commitment to high-quality compassionate, and people-centred care.
Experience a rewarding career and lifestyle you’ll love at the heart of Thunder Bay! Here’s what awaits you when you join our team:
- Enjoy a Competitive, Forward-Thinking Compensation Package: We offer salaries and benefits that recognize your talent and dedication.
- Secure Your Future: Become a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) – our organization will contribute $1.26 for every $1 you invest in your pension, ensuring a strong, stable retirement for your future.
- Make Your Move Easier: We provide relocation assistance to help you settle in (some conditions apply).
- Thrive in a Supportive Team: Grow your career and make meaningful contributions alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues.
- Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of every team member.
- Advance Your Skills: Access ongoing professional development, advanced education, and a tuition loan program.
- Continuous Improvement: We foster a culture where every team member is empowered to identify opportunities for improvement and share ideas.
- Prioritize Your Wellbeing: Take advantage of comprehensive wellness initiatives and access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Shape the Future: Get involved in research and teaching initiatives that make a real difference.
- Be Recognized and Rewarded: Benefit from employee recognition, discount, and referral programs.
- Live Where Adventure Meets Opportunity: Nestled on the stunning shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay offers the perfect blend of vibrant city life and breathtaking outdoor escapes.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All job postings will follow the requirements outlined in the applicable collective agreement or the Terms & Conditions of Employment. If the job is not filled through this process, the posting will remain on our external site until the position is successfully filled.
Applicants who are part of the bargaining unit will be given priority consideration as set out in the relevant collective agreement. It is the applicant's responsibility to clearly demonstrate that they have the skills required for the position they are applying for.
