Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Temporary Full Time

Duties:

  1. Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
  2. Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
  3. Provide health teaching to patients and family.
  4. Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Qualifications:             

  • Certificate of competency in Ontario.
  • Current ACLS competency – ACLS competency current within the last two years
  • Current PALS competency – PALS competency current within the last two years

Experience:

  • 1 year Emergency nursing experience or 3 years nursing experience

Skills:

  • Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office software
  • Demonstrated clinical competency in the management of care of patients in emergency.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Emergency.

Ability:

  • Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment in a positive manner and work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and iCcare Way.

Note:  Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.