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Located in Temiskaming Shores, Temiskaming Hospital (TH) is a fully accredited, small community hospital committed to providing a full range of acute care services, as well as primary care.

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Located in Temiskaming Shores with a population of approximately 9,600, the hospital meets the health care needs of a diverse population within the immediate and surrounding areas. As a key member of the Timiskaming Ontario Health Team, the hospital is the largest within its catchment area, which in addition to the Timiskaming District, also includes the municipality of Temagami, representing a total catchment population of approximately 33,000.

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As a leader in rural healthcare, the hospital operates 70 beds and employs more than 320 people, 30 physicians, 3 midwives, 15 visiting specialists, and an Allied Health Team providing inpatient and outpatient services including Surgical Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Clinical Nutrition. In addition, Temiskaming Hospital is the district’s referral hospital for Obstetrics and level 1B nursery services with C-section coverage, Telestroke services, and certain diagnostic imaging services. In partnership with Sudbury’s Health Sciences North, Temiskaming Hospital provides Systemic Treatment/Chemotherapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation Services and supports Virtual Critical Care and Satellite Dialysis programs.

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Our mission is to be a partner and leader in quality, people-centred care, improving health and wellbeing in northern rural Ontario. Our vision is to drive positive health outcomes for our communities.

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As the health care system continues to transform to better meet the needs of Ontarians, so does the role of Temiskaming Hospital within the region’s health care system. As we look to the future and in support of our mission and vision, we have developed a strategic plan that will guide our strategic decisions into 2027. As our President and CEO you will be the catalyst behind bringing our strategic and operational vision to life supporting our values that include Adaptability, Inclusivity, Accountability, Collaboration and Quality. Key pillars of our strategic plan include - People: building a Resilient Team, and a Sustainable Organization; Patients: creating a Consistent Experience, and Healthy Outcomes; Partners: building Valued Relationships, Strong Communities; and Processes: building Digital Capacity, and Enhanced Connection.

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INSPIRE OUR FUTURE

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As the ideal candidate and our new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) you are an inspiring and empowering leader who is committed to the vision of a robust, integrated, community healthcare organization in the context of a vast northern Ontario catchment and an evolving Ontario health care landscape. In addition, you have the ability to lead our journey in service excellence, and healthcare systems transformation while building collaborative partnerships with our board, staff, community, system partners and supporting our diverse communities and varied cultures, which include Francophone and Indigenous Peoples.

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As our CEO, you will provide executive oversight and strategic business leadership to meet the identified needs of our communities with quality health care and health service programs.  Reporting to our Board of Directors, you will have responsibility for the overall administrative leadership, operational and financial management of our organization. This encompasses strategic leadership with a focus on quality and risk management, change management, exemplary patient and client care, workplace safety, financial sustainability, capital and operational planning, and communications. 

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HOW TO APPLY

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To explore this opportunity please apply via email by June 29, 2026 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quotingproject TH-CEO. To speak to one of our Executive Recruiter please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1,jon@waterhousesearch.net.

‍ ‍All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.

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L’Hôpital Temiskaming est un hôpital communautaire de petite taille entièrement agréé qui offre une gamme complète de services de soins actifs et des soins primaires.

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Situé à Temiskaming Shores, une municipalité d’environ 9 600 personnes, l’hôpital répond aux besoins en soins de santé d’une population très diversifiée dans la région immédiate et les collectivités avoisinantes. Membre clé de l’équipe Santé Ontario de Timiskaming, il est le principal établissement hospitalier de son bassin de desserte, qui comprend non seulement le district de Timiskaming, mais aussi la municipalité de Temagami, pour une population totale d’environ 33 000 personnes.

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Leader dans le domaine des soins de santé en milieu rural, l’hôpital compte 70 lits et emploie plus de 320 personnes, dont 30 médecins, 3 parturologues, 15 spécialistes en consultation itinérante et une équipe paramédicale qui offre des services à une patientèle hospitalisée et ambulatoire, notamment en chirurgie, en ergothérapie, en physiothérapie, en travail social, en orthophonie, en inhalothérapie et en nutrition clinique. En outre, l’Hôpital Temiskaming constitue l’établissement de référence du district pour les services d’obstétrique et de pouponnière de niveau 1B avec prise en charge des césariennes, les services de TéléAVC, ainsi que certains services d’imagerie diagnostique. En partenariat avec Horizon Santé-Nord de Sudbury, il offre des services de traitement et de chimiothérapie, des services de réadaptation cardiovasculaire et appuie les programmes de soins intensifs virtuels et de dialyse en centre satellite.

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Notre mission est d’être un partenaire et un leader en matière de soins de qualité axés sur la personne, afin d’améliorer la santé et le bien-être des populations rurales du Nord de l’Ontario. Notre vision consiste à obtenir des résultats positifs en matière de santé pour nos communautés.

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Alors que le système de soins de santé continue d’évoluer pour mieux répondre aux besoins de la population ontarienne, le rôle de l’Hôpital Temiskaming au sein du système de soins de santé de la région s’adapte lui aussi. Dans une optique d’avenir et en appui à notre mission et à notre vision, nous avons élaboré un plan stratégique qui guidera nos décisions jusqu’en 2027. En tant que président-directeur général ou présidente-directrice générale (PDG), vous jouerez un rôle de catalyseur pour concrétiser notre vision stratégique et opérationnelle en soutenant nos valeurs, qui comprennent l’adaptabilité, l’inclusivité, la responsabilité, la collaboration et la qualité. Les principaux piliers de notre plan stratégique sont les suivants : les personnes (équipe résiliente et organisation durable) ; la patientèle (expérience cohérente et résultats positifs) ; les partenaires (relations valorisées et communautés fortes) ; et les processus (capacité numérique et connectivité améliorée).

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INSPIRER NOTRE AVENIR

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La personne recherchée exercera un leadership inspirant et mobilisateur, en s’engageant pleinement à concrétiser la vision d’un organisme de soins de santé communautaire solide et intégré, au sein d’un vaste bassin de desserte du Nord de l’Ontario et dans un contexte de transformation du système de santé provincial. Elle pilotera notre transition vers l’excellence des services et la transformation des systèmes de santé, tout en établissant des partenariats collaboratifs avec notre conseil d’administration, notre personnel, la collectivité et nos partenaires du système, ainsi qu’en soutenant les populations que nous servons et leurs cultures diversifiées, notamment les communautés francophones et autochtones.

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La personne recherchée supervisera et dirigera de façon stratégique les activités de l’organisme afin de répondre aux besoins identifiés de nos communautés en offrant des soins de santé et des programmes de services de santé de qualité. Sous l’autorité de notre conseil d’administration, elle assurera la direction administrative générale ainsi que la gestion opérationnelle et financière de l’organisme. Cela comprend l’orientation stratégique axée sur la qualité et la gestion des risques, la gestion du changement, la prise en charge exemplaire de la patientèle et de la clientèle, la santé et la sécurité au travail, la viabilité financière, la planification des investissements et des opérations, ainsi que les communications. 

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COMMENT POSTULER

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Pour postuler à cette offre, veuillez transmettre votre candidature par courriel avant le 29 juin 2026 à careers@waterhousesearch.net, en indiquant la référence TH-CEO. Pour échanger avec notre personnel de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec Amy Oliveira au 416-214-9299, poste 4, amy@waterhousesearch.net, ou Jon Stungevicius au 416-214-9299, poste 1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.

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Toutes les candidatures seront traitées de façon confidentielle. Veuillez noter que seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées. Les renseignements personnels sont recueillis en vertu de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée et ne seront utilisés qu’aux fins de l’évaluation des candidatures.

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Reporting to the CNE, the NP possesses and demonstrates the competencies to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform specific procedures within their legislated scope of practice as delineated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.  NP’s have an essential role in advancing Temiskaming Hospital’s (TH) ALC Strategy to provide high quality and timely care to patients and their families.  The NP utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients in an inpatient setting and in an Emergency Department (ED) in collaboration with Physicians and the interprofessional team.  The NP will be expected to provide comprehensive health assessment and diagnosis, develop and implement a plan of care, provide health counseling and support in the areas of illness and injury prevention, complications, and health promotion.

The NP will promote excellence in patient-centered care through expert practice, education and consultation.

Affiliation:                 Union - ONA

Rate of Pay:             $63.66 - $74.46 / hour

Hours of Work:       37.5 hours a week, 8-hour day shifts (start and end times subject to clinical needs)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current registration and in good standing in the Extended Class (NP) with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• BLS required; ACLS required, or willing to obtain.

• Member of the NPAO preferred.

• Minimum 10 years’ healthcare experience; at least seven years as an RN working in a hospital setting and three years as an NP, with a geriatric focus preferred.

• Program planning, development and implementation experience as well as experience in change management will be considered an asset.

• French language proficiency an asset

• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and reasoning skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to adult education.

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement processes and LEAN methodologies.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and team building skills.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability.

• Contribute to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families

ASSET:                         

• Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French

DUTIES:

The NP role is derived from blending clinical diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge, skills and abilities within a Nursing framework that emphasizes holism, health promotion and partnership with individuals and families, as well as community partners.

Direct Comprehensive Care:

• Obtains and documents a comprehensive health history, performs a physical examination on patients requiring assessment, collaborates closely with Physicians and other members of the interprofessional team and coordinates care involving other healthcare providers such as Ontario Health atHome.

• Uses advanced assessment and evaluation skills to develop/initiate/modify the health care plan, determine and implement required diagnostic testing and initiate/adjust/discontinue pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in accordance with scope of practice as defined by the CNO for NP practice, legislation, and TH policies and procedures.

• Initiates referrals for consultation (medical and non-medical) in collaboration with Physician(s), as required.

• Provides consultation to nursing, medicine and other members of the patient care team.

• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and current evidence in decision-making, planning and implementing care.

• Participates and/or facilitates communication between patients and patient care team related to plan of care.

• Develops and implements innovative approaches for complex practice issues and facilitates optimal outcome management of patient care.

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices.

Education:

• Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of patient education/education programs.

• Conducts educational teaching sessions with patients and/or families with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and impact of illness experience on the patient and family.

• Advances the process of knowledge transfer for Nursing staff by being a role model in the integration of best practices.

• Participates in regular evaluation of delivery and management of care.

• Enhances personal and professional development

• Collaborates with Nurses to provide innovative learning opportunities to integrate research findings, theory, and techniques that meet and respect needs and requests of patients/families.

• Supports operations as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Quality Improvement:

• Developing and leading quality improvement projects related to patient's safety, evidence–base care and collaborative practice

• Develops and/or utilizes appropriate assessment instruments to measure clinical outcomes as it relates to focus population

• In collaboration with leadership, develop and update an ALC strategy

Professional Practice/Leadership:

• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality initiatives.

• Participates and provides leadership in the strategic planning process for the delivery of care.

• Supports educational initiatives directed at Nursing and Allied Health to promote and provide care that meets best practice standards.

• Act as a consultant and resource to nursing administration, members of the health care team and external groups in the process of decision-making, strategic planning and problem solving

• Participates in the development/revision of practice guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures.

• Advocate for and contributes to the development, integration and evaluation of policy that impacts quality of patient care.

• Act as a change agent by advocating for and implementing new initiatives

• Act as a role model and champion to identify and integrate best practices into daily clinical care and activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for reviewing and prioritizing patient referrals; performing assessments and implementing therapeutic interventions; ensuring care and safety of patients during all patient interactions; delegation of tasks to OTA’s, PTA’s and RA’s in accordance to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario guidelines.

Affiliation:                  Union – OPSEU

Rate of Pay:               $40.36 - $56.30 / hour

Hours of Work:          8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

• Oral proficiency in French at an advanced or superior level is required

• Certification in CPR (Basic Life Support-C)

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other healthcare professionals

• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current OT assessments and interventions

• Knowledge of recovery and demonstrated values consistent with a recovery-orientated approach

• Ability to teach / coach using adult learning and strength-based models

• Must have an excellent work record, including attendance.

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and/or investigates all referrals received from assigned areas.  Completes patient assessment using appropriate formats, outcome measures, and terminology according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario’s Standards of Practice and Temiskaming Hospital standards.

• Establishes, plans, and implements patient programs.  Ensures ongoing evaluation of patients and completes regular progress evaluations.  Monitors effectiveness and progress of treatment program and decides when discharge is appropriate from occupational therapy.

• Accepts increases and alterations in caseloads and discharges appropriately.

• Interacts with other health care professionals, families, and significant others involved in the patient's care and ensures the most functional and beneficial patient program plan is devised and implemented. Educates patients and family members in the management of his/her concerns and physical and functional challenges.

• Ensures facilities and required materials are available and prepared for treatment times.  Monitors patient programs to ensure a safe working environment is maintained and that program changes are initiated and carried out, as required.

• Completes all relevant documentation according to departmental standards set out by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)’s standards for record keeping.  Assures confidentiality of patient information in all interactions and documentation and follows the Public Hospitals Act and COTO regarding maintenance and flow of legal documents.  Maintains relevant statistical information.

• Pursues new developments, trends and techniques and where appropriate incorporates these into patient programs to ensure quality patient care. Assumes and shares responsibility for the education of volunteers and allied health professionals regarding Occupational Therapy mandates and treatment techniques.

• Reviews and revises procedures and methods of operation in conjunction with agreed upon improvement initiatives.

• In conjunction with other departmental employees, ensures departmental manual updates, audits, statistical information tabulation and departmental procedures are maintained so that the department meets its accreditation standards.

• Evaluates the impact of change on the department and communicates concerns to the Director of Clinical Services.  Maintains communication with the Director of Clinical Services regarding departmental issues and activities, as needed. 

• Records hours worked and submits a report for payroll purposes.

• Provides input concerning department budget, annual goals and objectives, and monthly variances as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.

• Reports supply needs to Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.  Reports to the Maintenance Department and/ or the Director of Clinical Services any faulty equipment or hazardous conditions of equipment to ensure safety of patients and staff

• Serves as a preceptor for OT and OTA students.

• Keep up-to-date with current hospital programs, Risk Management, WHMIS and Emergency Plans.

‍Reporting to the Lab Manager, the Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for conducting advanced laboratory testing to support disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention,   In this role, you will work in the areas of transfusion medicine, Hematology and Chemistry while ensuring all work is consistent with accreditation lab standards.

Having a passion for providing excellent patient care in a professional and timely manner is essential to this role.  Shifts cover both days and evenings and on-call after hours, 7 days a week.  The majority of shifts are 8 hours however, weekend and holidays include 12-hour shifts.

At Temiskaming Hospital we value the contribution of our staff and are proud to offer a number of benefits and services including:

• Competitive Compensation package ($36.84 to $ 50.24 per hour) plus call-back, shift and weekend premiums

• Guarantee of a minimum of 7 shifts in a 2-week period when averaged out over a year.

• Additional compensation as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement (ie: 6% vacation pay and
  13% pay in lieu of benefits or the option to purchase employee health and dental benefits)

• Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), optional

• On-site staff Fitness Center and a wellness programs

• An employee assistance program; “Perks” program

• Sign-on bonuses are available!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an approved course for Medical Laboratory Technologists

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (CMLTO)

Assets: ‍

• Excellent phlebotomy skills

• Bilingual

• Excellent Attendance Record

• Experience in a laboratory hospital setting

• Experience in Meditech LIS

For more information on our hospital visit:  www.temiskaming-hospital.com

For more information about the beautiful community of Temiskaming Shores , please visit:  https://www.city of TS ‍

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply with a detailed resume and cover letter to: ‍

Human Resources Department
Email: careers@temiskaming-hospital.com ‍

Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled

Temiskaming Hospital thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process provided the applicant has met bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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The Ward Clerk is responsible to maintain good public relations, interpreting established policies to visitors, participate in cooperative planning with other Unit Personnel to provide optimal support services, maintains an adequate supply of forms/stationery and performing other clerical tasks.

Job Vacancy:          18-2026

Affiliation:                CUPE 904

Rate of Pay:             $27.240 - $27.954

Hours of Work:

Combination of shifts between 4 hours to 12 hours in duration.  Applicant must have availability to work days and evenings, weekdays and weekends. 

Mandatory Requirements:

• Secondary School Graduate

• Possess effective communications skills, both written and verbal in English and French

• Oral proficiency in French at an advanced or superior level required

• Possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, basic numeracy, word processing and different computer programs

• Communication Workshops and / or Medical Terminology courses

• Possess excellent customer relation experience

• Past work experience in a Doctor’s office or Hospital clinical setting

• Must have an excellent work record including attendance

• Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in the organization

Assets:

• CPR

• Conflict Management Course

Responsibilities:

• Answers all incoming telephone calls, including call bells and relays messages to appropriate primary care nurse

• Processes patient admission, discharges and transfers

• Orders and replenishes miscellaneous forms, charts, standing orders, etc.

• Replenishes new specimen containers in utility rooms and takes specimens to the Lab

• Creates, assembles and maintain patient charts

• Transcribes Doctor’s orders

• Liaise with housekeeping department and inform them when patients are discharged or transferred

• Liaise with maintenance and IT department for issues that arise within the department

Registered Practical Nurse – Permanent Part Time

In our Med / Surg and LTC Departments

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible in participating in the nursing process in maintaining quality of patient care as per the Standards of Nursing Practice while adhering to the hospital’s policies and procedures.

Affiliation: Union - CUPE 904

Rate of Pay: $37.482 - $38.161

Hours of Work:

Combination of shifts between 4 hours and 12 hours in duration.  Applicant must have availability to work days, evenings, nights during weekdays and weekends. 

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved Registered Practical Nursing Program

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Recent medical and surgical clinical experience in an acute care or long term care setting

• Current certification in CPR-Basic Life Support

• Excellent interpersonal as well as well as written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team and with minimal supervision

• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care

• Must have an excellent work record including attendance

• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Assets:

• Oral proficiency in French at an advanced or superior level

• Recently completed Physical Assessment Course

• Hospital experience

Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing assessment on all patients.

• Attends to patient needs.

• Takes vital signs, weights, ECG’s etc. as needed and follows up with Physician and Team Leader if necessary.

• Performs IV Rounds.

• Administers medication to assigned patients.

• Prepares patients for surgery ensuring up-to-date documentation.

• Point of care testing, process doctor’s orders, enters lab work and x-rays in Meditech Expanse.

Registered Nurse – Med / Surg & OBS-Permanent Part-Time

The Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process; recognizing and interpreting patients’ conditions and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations.

Affiliation: Union – ONA

Rate of Pay: $40.24 - $57.68 / hour                                                      

Hours of Work:

Combination of 4, 8 and 12 hour shifts.  Applicants must be able to work days, evenings, and nights (weekdays and weekends)

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Program

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Current certification in CPR (Basic Life Support-C) and ACLS

• 3+ years’ experience preferred

Assets:

• Recent clinical experience in Labour & Delivery; including antenatal and intrapartum care; post-partum experience with demonstrated ability in caring for the mother / baby

• Breastfeeding knowledge, teaching and leadership skills

• Demonstrated skill knowledge of IV Therapy

• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Fetal Health Surveillance

• PALS, PEARS, ECG 1 & 2, TNCC

• Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process.

• Recognizing and interpreting patient’s condition and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations.

• Mentoring less experienced personnel.

• Implementing policies and procedures.

• Providing assistance to Medical Staff when required.

Temiskaming Hospital’s is currently accepting resumes for a Temporary Part-Time MRT (R) and DMS Technologist to join our team. 

 Affiliation:                Union – OPSEU

 Rate of Pay:             $36.84 - $51.77.28

 Hours of Work:       0800 – Midnight  (Combination of Shifts, Monday – Sunday)

                                    On-Call Work

 Mandatory Requirements:

• Current registration with CMRITO in both Ultrasound (DMS) and Medical Radiation Technology (MRT / R)

• Proficiency in MRT (R) and General Sonography

• CPR Certification

• Must have an excellent work record including attendance

• Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure personal safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in the organization

Assets:

• Verbal and written communication skills in English and French are an asset

• Preferable experience working with Meditech Expanse and AGFA EI

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for imaging

• Accurately collect and confirm clinical information to the investigation

• Provide radiologists with high quality imaging, accurate and complete preliminary technical impressions, and discussing ultrasound findings with the Radiologist when necessary

• Participate in Callback rotation as well as departmental schedule commitments, which includes day shifts, afternoon shifts, evening shifts and weekends

• Also participate in the day to day functions of the medical imaging department (stocking rooms, maintaining records etc.)

Speech Language Pathologist - Permanent Part Time

Temiskaming Hospital currently has an employment opportunity for a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Graduate with a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology;

Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario;

Current CPR certification;

Oral proficiency in French at a Superior or advance level is recommended;

Previous Hospital experience is an asset;

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals;

Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills;

Open to change and is proactive to departmental initiatives;

Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record;

Evidence of organizational and prioritization skills;

Ability to work independently.

Summary of Duties

Assess and investigate all referrals received

Establish, plan and implement patient programs

Interact with other health care professionals, family and others involved in patient’s care

Monitor patient programs to ensure a safe working environment is maintained and that program changes are initiated as required

Complete all relevant documentation according to departmental standards

Assures confidentiality of patient information in all interactions and documentation

What can Temiskaming Hospital offer you?

A competitive compensation package: $44.67 - $57.90/hour (OPSEU-unionized) and option to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Relocation expense incentive

Onsite Employee Fitness Centre and Onsite Daycare available

Commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Human Resources Department

Temiskaming Hospital

421 Shepherdson Road, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Email: careers@temiskaming-hospital.com

We are currently accepting resumes for two (2) part-time Registered Nurse vacancies in our Emergency and Special Care Unit departments.

What can Temiskaming Hospital offer you?

• Relocation reimbursement of up to $3,000 for new hires

• Tuition reimbursement - available through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Northern Health Tuition Support Program.

• A competitive compensation package and opportunity for future advancement

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• On-site fitness center; employee wellness services

• Commitment to a culture of safety, mutual respect and diversity that is free from discrimination and harassment

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Program

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Minimum 2 years’ critical care nursing experience (i.e. Emergency Department; Critical Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit)

• Current certification in B.C.L.S (Heart and Stroke)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - preferred

• Ability to work independently in the care of complex and/or critically ill patients

• Demonstrated application of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to patient care

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of I.V. Therapy

• Must have an excellent work record, including attendance

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Assets:

• Additional Courses: ECG Interpretation (1&2); Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS); Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP); Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Certification from a recognized Critical Care Course (CNCCC) and/or a recognized Emergency Department course

• Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French

The MRT is responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing medical imaging procedures.  They are responsible for the use of equipment and lead protective clothing to minimize extraneous radiation to patients and personnel, the care, safely operate, collimate, adjust, set and position x-ray equipment, diagnostic quality of x-ray films and the maintenance of records, stock of supplies and organization of work schedules.  They must report all hazardous conditions immediately.  The CT Technologist is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic imaging procedures using computed tomography equipment.  The CT Technologist is also responsible for maintenance of records, stock of supplies, and organization of work schedules.

Affiliation:                Union – OPSEU

Rate of Pay:             $36.84 - $50.24 / hour

Hours of Work:       8:00 am – Midnight (Combination of shifts Monday – Sunday)

                                    On-Call Work

Mandatory Requirements:

·         Current registration with CMRITO as MRT (R). 

·         CT certification, 2 years’ experience actively working independently in CT

·         Interest / Experience in mammography

·         CPR Certification

·         Must have an excellent work record including attendance

·         Contribute to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families

Assets:

·         Verbal and written communications skills in English and French

·         Cross-trained in other modalities

·         Experience working with Meditech Expanse and AGFA EI

Responsibilities:

MRT (R) TECHNOLOGIST

·         Takes and explains prescribed diagnostic radiographs of various portions of body to assist providers in detection of foreign bodies and diagnoses of diseases and injuries.        

·         Determines technique, positions patient under x-ray machine and regulates controls to expose selected identified detectors.

·         Assists in-special procedures as assigned.

·         Assists the Radiologist and/or physician as need arises.

·         Ensures that the radiographic room is in neat order and adequately supplied.

·         Provides and maintains radiation protective devices and a safe environment.

·         Performs clerical duties - answers telephone; schedules examinations; transcribes data, reports and medical information.

·         Completes all relevant documentation according to departmental standards.  Assures confidentiality of patient information in all interactions and documentation, and follows the Public Hospitals Act regarding maintenance and flow of legal documents.  Maintain relevant statistical information.

·         Develops and maintains an individual professional development portfolio.  Assumes responsibility for own continuing professional education.

·         Records hours worked and periodically submit a report for payroll purposes.

·         Provides input concerning department budget, annual goals and objectives, and monthly variances.

·         Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance. Report to Maintenance/other appropriate departments any faulty equipment or hazardous conditions to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

·         Provides orientation and guidance to students and volunteers within the department. Delegate responsibilities appropriately.

CT SCAN TECHNOLOGIST

·         Operate CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients' internal organs and tissues.

·         Obtain relevant history relating to the CT exam being performed.

·         Prepare and position patients for scans, explaining procedures and addressing concerns.

·         Obtains consent from patient for contrast media injection.

·         Starts IV for contrast injection.

·         Administer contrast agents under physician direction when required.

·         Monitor patients during procedures for safety and comfort.

·         Evaluate image quality and ensure diagnostic accuracy.

·         Maintain accurate patient records and document procedures.

·         Follow radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.

·         Perform routine equipment checks and coordinate maintenance.

·         Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare teams to support patient care.

·         Notify radiologist when stat or urgent report required.

·         Perform CT according to established protocols.

·         Ensures that the CT room is in neat order and adequately supplied.

·         Provides and maintains radiation protective devices and a safe environment.

·         Performs clerical duties - answers telephone; schedules examinations; transcribes data, reports and medical information.

·         Completes all relevant documentation according to departmental standards.  Assures confidentiality of patient information in all interactions and documentation, and follows the Public Hospitals Act regarding maintenance and flow of legal documents.  Maintains relevant statistical information.

·         Develops and maintains an individual professional development portfolio.  Assumes responsibility for own continuing professional education.

·         Records hours worked and periodically submits a report for payroll purposes.

·         Provides input concerning department budget, annual goals and objectives, and monthly variances.

·         Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance. Reports any faulty equipment or hazardous condition to ensure safety of patients and staff to Maintenance/other appropriate departments.