Term: 2 years

Campus Wellness is here to help all students at the University of Waterloo. Our professionals provide primary medical care and mental health services using an inclusive, connected, and collaborative approach.

The Registered Nurse is accountable to the Nursing Supervisor for the provision of primary health care to University of Waterloo students and their dependents. Using a client-focused approach, the Registered Nurse delivers clinical nursing services, health education, counselling, crisis intervention, emergency care, and ongoing medical treatment for the university community. In collaboration with colleagues, the Registered Nurse ensures quality client care while supporting the efficient operation of medical services.

Quality Care Delivery

• Deliver high quality nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting in accordance with standards established by the College of Nurses.
• Assess each patient’s state of physical or mental health, provide recommendations pursuant to the assessment and accurately document information in a comprehensive, subjective manner reflecting observations, assessments, management plan and interventions

Accountability

• Provide care in situations where a client’s condition is complex, and the outcomes of care are not predictable
• Will also be performing crisis intervention, family planning, immunization clinics, alcohol counselling, nutrition advice, and health education
• Applies all confidentiality standards of nursing practice

Priority Setting

• Independently identifies acuity level utilizing accepted triage practices

Adaptability

• Registered Nurses rotate between the Student and the Family Health Clinics and function within all nursing assignments within Campus Wellness
• Must change roles on a day-by-day basis with efficient flow of medical services as a main priority. Candidates must be willing to work in Immunizations, Dispensary, Resource, Triage, the Student Clinic and the FamilyHealth Clinic, and as assessment nurse

• RN graduate from a recognized School of Nursing and be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelors degree
• Candidates must possess current CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Have completed a recognized triage course or be willing to obtain one within one year of hire
• Preference will be given to candidates that have a recognized patient assessment course
• Should have a minimum of 3 years providing patient care across the age continuum and dealing with the spectrum of health care issues
• Experience with principles of health promotion including immunizations, communicable diseases, sexual health, and harm reduction measures
• Experience in public health, emergency, urgent care, or crisis intervention required
• Current experience using an electronic medical record is an asset
• Candidates must have demonstrated history of good working relationships with colleagues, professional staff, and the inter-professional team
• Must have a highly developed ability to organize time and set priorities
• Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, work as part of a collaborative team and make clinical decisions with their professional domain
• Successful candidate must be willing and able to function in the role of resource nurse with training and mentorship
• Maintain a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.