Registered Nurse CCU

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values

Four Pillars

Be Bold and Courageous

Commit to Excellence

Champion Equity

Be Trustworthy

Patient-First

People-Centred

Partnership- Based

Progress- Focused

These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS

• Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
• Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Critical Care Unit is an intensivist-lead closed model with a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Team. Our CCU nurses actively support our RN-lead Critical Care Response Team throughout the hospital and have opportunities for involvement in research projects and continuing education. Reporting to the Clinical Manager Critical Care and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based comprehensive safe effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Critical Care Services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Minimum 1 (One) year of Current experience on a Critical Care Unit
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Critical Care Certificate Program or an equivalent- completed or currently enrolled
• Ability to work in a Critical Care Response Team (CCRT) capacity preferred

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proven critical thinking skills creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
• Ability to multi task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning including but not limited to:
• Completion of comprehensive (systems based) patient assessments identification and prioritization of critical patient needs collaborative care planning with clients and families implementation of nursing interventions delegated medical acts evaluation and documentation.
• Ensuring a discharge plan is part of the individualized plan of care
• Engaging patient and family in health teaching to achieved desired patient outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias describe their hemodynamic consequences and usual treatment approaches
• Demonstrated knowledge of life saving medications intravenous vasoactive medications paralytic agents as well as general drug dosage calculation administration of continuous medication infusions (such as but not limited to titrated vasoactive agents platelet inhibitors antiarrhythmic agents thrombolytics and insulin) and patient monitoring for medication effects
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of advanced interventions to stabilize a patient.
• Demonstrated competencies in phlebotomy IV initiation as well as care for central lines
• Demonstrated technical competencies in effective use of associated equipment including but not limited to:
• Assisting with the initiation of life saving procedures such as intubation airway management defibrillation external pacing and trans venous pacing.
• Effective management of airway support including mechanical ventilation
• IV Infusion pumps oxygen delivery systems telemetry packs glucometers non invasive blood pressure specialty beds and overlay mattresses closed chest tube drainage systems and wound management systems and transduced pressure lines (e.g. CVP Arterial)
• Physically capable of performing the full scope of responsibilities
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated competence with Wound Vac Systems
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be a coach teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.