Kemptville District Hospital is seeking multiple Business Unit Clerks to join our growing team, on a part-time or casual basis.

Why should you work at KDH?

• Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements
• Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees)
• HOOPP Pension program
• Internal cross-training opportunities
• Regular meetings with managers to engage and provide feedback
• Recognition programs
• Long service awards
• Affordable parking – $6/day, or $25/month
• Employee discounts through corporate partnerships
• Small rural community hospital with a wide variety of services that has a big impact on regional programs
• 20 minutes south of Ottawa on the 416 going against traffic = easy commute
• Rural living with all the amenities of city life

Qualifications

• Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent from an accredited learning institution
• Medical clerical experience required
• Patient Registration experience (preferred)
• Switchboard experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service and time management skills
• Computer skills (various Microsoft Office applications)
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, preferably Epic
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Starting wage: $23.25/hr

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and two COVID shots plus a booster shot. ​​This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

KDH is seeking a Clinical Scholar to join the team on a Temporary Part-Time basis (tentative end date of March 31, 2024 – possible extension depending on Ministry funding).

The Clinical Scholar will provide formalized mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and nurses seeking to upskill to aid transition into the nursing workforce.

In addition to the Hospital’s requirements for commitment to the Mission and Philosophy of Care the following are requirements for this position:

Qualifications:

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum five years of clinical experience;
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and CPR certifications;
• Previous experience teaching, or equivalent experience precepting, working with clinical learners or orienting new staff;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
• Familiar with CNO Entry to Practice Competencies and Professional Nursing Standards;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Demonstration of leadership and facilitator/coaching skills;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Epic);
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety;
• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the hospital;
• Current membership in a professional association (preferred).

Schedule: This position will include shifts, primarily evenings and weekends.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and three COVID shots. ​​This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

Kemptville District Hospital is seeking multiple Clinical Externs to join our growing team!!

This position is temporary until March 31, 2024, with possibility of extension.

Funded by the Ministry of Health’s Enhanced Extern Program, the Clinical Extern is employed as an unregulated care provider, working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, to enhance and effectively support safety and quality of care for patients of KDH. This program is open to clinical learners including students of nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy programs. This provides the clinical learner with an opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop important skills for a career in health care, gain patient care experience, and to work with and learn from our incredible nursing and allied health team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attends to the personal care, nutritional, emotional, mobility, and safety needs of patients.
  • Bed Linen Changes
  • Personal Care and Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Answering Bells
  • Passing/Collecting Trays
  • Stocking Supplies/Carts
  • Obtain/Document Vital Signs
  • Obtain/Document Weights
  • Ambulation/Transfers
  • Portering
  • Emptying Catheters/Ostomy
  • Documenting Intake and Output
  • Glucoscans/QC Checks
  • Assist with Feeding/Snacks
  • Assist with Repositioning
  • Assist with Mechanical Lift
  • Observe/Report Changes in Patient Condition to Registered Staff
  • Directed to Assist with Emergency Situations
• Participates in learning opportunities with Manager/Registered Nurse mentor
• Other duties as delegated by their Manager/Registered Nurse mentor

Qualifications:

• BScN students – Must have completed their 1st year of studies;
• Practical Nursing students – Must have completed their 2nd year of studies;
• Current BCLS;
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and transfer practices;
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team;
• Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the patient’s condition;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Commitment to maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care;
• Proficient computer/technological skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when required, and to adapt to change rapidly.

Why should you work at KDH?

• Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements
• Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees)
• HOOPP Pension program
• Reimbursement for recertification of BCLS, ACLS, and TNCC
• Internal cross-training opportunities
• Regular meetings with managers to engage and provide feedback
• Recognition programs
• Long service awards
• Employee discounts through corporate partnerships
• Small rural community hospital with a wide variety of services that has a big impact on regional programs
• 20 minutes south of Ottawa on the 416 going against traffic = easy commute
• Rural living with all the amenities of city life

For more information about KDH and to view all of our available positions, visit https://www.kdh.on.ca/careersvolunteering/

KDH is seeking Environmental Services Technicians to join the team on a part-time and casual basis. In addition to the Hospital’s requirements for commitment to the Mission and Philosophy of Care the following are requirements for this position.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma preferred (minimum Grade 10 required);
• Previous job related experience a definite asset;
• Must be able to meet the Physical/Mental/Visual demands of the position as detailed in the job description;
• Good attendance and work performance required.

Shifts:

Must be available and willing to work morning, day, evening, and night shifts
Must be available and willing to do project work

Starting Wage: $22.68/hr

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and three COVID shots. ​​This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

KDH is currently looking for a Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Ortho/CCP/ILTC – to join the team on a Permanent Full-time (1.0) basis. The successful candidate will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience:

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS and ACLS Certificates;
• Recent Medical, Surgical, Gerontology experience;
• Recent Arrhythmia Interpretation Course;
• Experience in non-invasive ventilation (eg. BiPap);
• Experience in the initiation of IVs and administration of life saving medications;
• Basic computer skills;
• Excellent Communications skills – verbal and written;
• Reliability and dependability – good attendance record;
• Current TNCC Certificate (preferred);
• Emergency or Critical Care Nursing Certificate (preferred);
• Recent Critical Care or ER experience (3-5 years preferred).

Shift Rotation:  days, evenings, nights, weekends: 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Starting Wage:  $37.93 or past experience recognition as per Schedule A of the Local IUOE Collective Agreement.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and three COVID shots. ​​This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

Kemptville District Hospital is a proud participant in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program! We are seeking new graduate RN’s to join our Emergency Department.

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program is funded by the Ministry of Health and supports new Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who are within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) by providing them with a temporary full-time employment opportunity, above staffing complement, to improve their transition into practice, and into full-time employment.

The NGG Program at KDH consists of:

• Nursing and interprofessional orientation learning modules to support comprehensive understanding of Standards and Policies;
• A competency based learning pathway and learning plan to support the nurse’s learning needs;
• 12 weeks preceptored shifts for unit(s) specific to NGG hire, to support the transition of the new graduate into practice;
• Maintaining regular check-ins and mentorship with the Nurse Educator.

The NGG Program aims to:

• Support new nurses in Ontario as they transition into practice;
• Improve the integration of new nurses into the workplace;
• Promote the availability of full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours for new nurses; and,
• Promote health workforce planning at the organizational level.

Apply today to confirm your eligibility by emailing hr@kdh.on.ca.

KDH is seeking Registered Pharmacy Technicians on a casual basis. The successful candidates will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Pharmacy Technician program from a recognized community college;
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists;
• CIVA certified technician (an asset);
• Previous experience with PACMED and Automated Dispensing Cabinets (an asset);
• Experience in a hospital setting;
• High level of initiative;
• Demonstrated computer skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team;
• The successful applicant shall observe strict confidentiality of all patients and hospital related information.

Starting rate of pay $27.81per hour or past experience recognition as per Schedule A of the Local IUOE Collective Agreement.

KDH is currently looking for Registered Nurses to join the team on a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) and casual basis. The successful candidates will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS and ACLS Certificates;
• Operating Room Certificate;
• Recent Operating Room experience (three to five years);
• Critical Care Course(s) or Recovery Room education (preferred);
• Current Critical Care Experience (PACU, ICU), (three to five years an asset);
• Endoscopy experience (an asset);
• Current membership in a professional association (preferred).

Starting wage: $37.93 or past experience recognition as per article 19.05 of the ONA Central Agreement.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and two COVID shots plus a booster shot. ​​This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

KDH is seeking Medical Radiation Technologists to join the team on a casual basis. The successful candidates will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience:

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Radiation Technology;
• Member of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario;
• Current CPR Certificate.

Starting Wage: $33.00/hour or past experience recognition as per Article 25.02 of the OPSEU Central Agreement.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and COVID-19 (two shots plus booster).​​ This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

KDH is seeking Registered Nurses in the Medical/Surgical/Orthopaedic/Critical Care/CCP Unit on a permanent part-time (2 x 0.6 FTE) and (4 x 0.55 FTE) and casual basis. The successful candidates will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS and ACLS Certificates;
• Recent Medical, Surgical, Gerontology experience;
• Recent Arrhythmia Interpretation Course;
• Experience in non-invasive ventilation (eg. BiPap);
• Experience in the initiation of IVs and administration of life saving medications;
• Basic computer skills;
• Excellent Communications skills – verbal and written;
• Reliability and dependability – good attendance record;
• Current TNCC Certificate (preferred);
• Emergency or Critical Care Nursing Certificate (preferred);
• Recent Critical Care or ER experience (3 – 5 years preferred).

Shifts: Rotation – days, evenings, nights and weekends; 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Starting Wage: $37.93 or past experience recognition as per Article 19.05 of the ONA Central Agreement.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap) and Influenza (during flu season).​​ This proof, along with proof of double COVID-19 vaccination, must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.