Registered Nurse

About Us

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These p illars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sport & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each studen t.

Wellness & Wellbeing cultivates student thriving by providing evidence informed programmes, resources, & supports that prioritize proactive and responsive care in order to foster individual and collective student well-being.Through a commitment to empathy and collaboration, our student-centred approach to wellness adopts an intersectional lens that is adaptive to the needs of individual students and the campus community.Our vision is for students to discover their strengths and values allowing them to actively engage in their personal developmentand experience Western assafe place where they can learn through failure and continue to thrive.

Health & Wellness understands that our collective work begins with the shared belief that the physical and mental healthcare we provide students is deeply relational and fundamentally focused on teaching individuals how to make informed decisions about their physical and mental health care needs. The professional health and mental healthcare and supports we provide are supplemented through peer support programmes that guide students, staff and faculty through understanding and maintaining their diverse health needs and ongoing health and wellness journey. The Health & Wellness Pillar supports campus community members with a responsive partnered approach to care delivery, utilizing prevention strategies, early identification and treatment, and crisis management through individual and group visits.

By working collectively in this way, we foster increased academic and social engagement allowing students to engage, discover and thrive.

As part of the recruitment process, at the time of interviews, we will ask that all applicants provide us with their Diversity Statement. This Statement should provide an applicant’s broad perspective on their past and present contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion in their professional career. The purpose of the diversity statement is to assist the search committee in recognizing candidates who display a social justice lends, champion equitable thriving in their experiences and have a willingness to engage in activities that contribute to our mission in these areas.

We encourage all applicants to review the Guiding Values in the Student Experience Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

**Please note that during the academic year, which runs from September to April, you are required to be available for a minimum of three shifts per week. These shifts may occur at various time, including during the day, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.**

Western is committed to helping students who are experiencing challenges get back to thriving by facilitating a coordinated response at both the individual and community level. The Registered Nurse will provide primary health care on campus, such as clinical nursing, health education, counselling, crisis intervention, emergency care and ongoing medical treatment for students. The role ensures that students are provided with the highest standard of health care and service, in a timely, caring and inclusive manner assisting the university in meeting its responsibilities of providing holistic and safe opportunities for students to learn and thrive.

Unit Overview

Health and Wellness Services within Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, holistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the skills and courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

Key Accountabilities

• Assesses each patient’s state of physical and mental health, provides recommendations pursuant to the assessment, and accurately documents information, including observations, assessments, management plan and interventions
  • Teaches positive health measures and provides ongoing health supervision to the patient
  • Documents all nursing care provided, and maintains records as required by legislation
• Provides care for complex conditions for a diverse patient population, ensuring the provision of comprehensive care
• Provides counselling, crisis intervention, family planning support, immunization clinics, vaccinations, rapid testing (e.g. PCR), addiction counselling, nutritional advice, and health education, applying all confidentiality standards of nursing practice
• Arranges and coordinates care, tests, x-rays and referrals outside of the University as warranted, according to standard operating procedures and physician’s direction
  • Provides explanation and interpretation of test results
• Supports responses for the Nurse information line, answering questions from the campus community
• Collaborates with other health care professionals both on-site and in the community
  • Collaborates in the development and implementation of information sessions and presentations (e.g. mental health, sexual health, management of common medical conditions)
• Performs all tasks within the guidelines of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards of practice
• Augments and maintains professional skills through ongoing Professional Development and Continuing Medication Education programs
• Ensures that the organization and levels of medical supplies and information pamphlets are adequately maintained in all areas of the clinic
  • Replenishes material from central sources, sterilizes instruments and cleans sterilizer, unpacks, folds and distributes linen, and unpacks and distributes materials that arrive from medical suppliers
  • Participates in a general reorganization, stocking and cleaning of the examination, utility, allergy & immunization, float and information rooms
• Maintains an understanding of the campus community sources and referral pathways, ensuring that key stakeholders are updated on critical risk issues
• Assists in writing, reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures relevant to the clinic, as requested
• Participates in the evaluation of services, provides suggestions for continuous improvement of best practices, and recommends technology aimed at improving services
• Takes an active role in team-building with all staff members within the clinic
• Makes positive contributions to support and maintain staff morale within the clinic
• Provides support within the clinic to support smooth operations and required outcomes (e.g. overseeing mask-fit testing as required)

Education

• Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing

Professional Qualifications and Licenses :

• A member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience

• 3 years
• Experience providing patient care across the age continuum and dealing with the spectrum of health care issues
• Experience with the principles of health promotion, including immunizations, vaccinations, communicable diseases, sexual health and harm reduction measures
• Experience in public health, emergency, urgent care and crisis intervention

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles, assessment and technical skills
• Ability to source new information resources for patients to seek resolution to challenges through research
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Communication skills to listen to the complete message, solicit more information as required, and give feedback on the message received
• Ability to effectively present information, and conduct information sessions
• Verbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
• Ability to think innovatively and propose new services or delivery models that meet the needs of a diverse range of clients
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information
• Ability to apply regulations or professional standards to own work
• Interviewing skills to counsel students and address problems, questions or concerns
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative, innovation and good judgment in decision-making
• Problem solving skills and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

These positions are for existing vacancies. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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