Registered Nurse

Job Description

The successful incumbent will provide safe, evidence-informed quality nursing care to an acute medical and surgical patient population by combining interpersonal communication with clinical knowledge and skills.

• Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO
• Demonstrate the ability to competently assess the patient, intervene appropriately and evaluate outcomes
• Demonstrate the knowledge, experience and ability to provide care for patients with a variety of needs including but not limited to : initiation and maintenance of IV’s, administration of medication delivered via various routes, blood and blood product administration, patient controlled analgesia, TPN care and maintenance of CVADs, capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tubes, chest tubes, enteral feeds, wound management, oxygen therapy and tracheostomies
• Be able to provide appropriate care to pre-operative and post-operative patient
• Ability to interpret normal and abnormal telemetry strips
• Ability to interpret normal and abnormal laboratory values with appropriate nursing interventions
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the delivery of care in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the RN as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate efficiently, effectively and respectfully to patients, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered and family-centered care
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education
• Ability to fulfill the charge role for break coverage and on night shift

Qualifications

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Recent medical / surgical experience in an acute care setting required
• Coronary Care I is required within 6 months of hire
• Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
• Preference will be given to those with telemetry experience
• Physical Assessment Course is an asset
• Strong patient assessment skills required
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a rapidly changing environment
• Team player with strong public relations and organizational skills
• Caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude towards patients and families
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 12 hour shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary : $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

Date Posted : September 17, 2024

Internal applications due by : September 24, 2024

REF902D

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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