Registered Nurse, Emergency - Full Time - Markham Site

Who you are :

You are a strong, strategic leader with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills

You have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicality

You support the patient experience, your colleagues and cultural and spiritual beliefs of others

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

Who we are :

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community Healthcare Organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

What we need :

As a Registered Nurse, you will become an integral member of the interprofessional team responsible for providing compassionate, patient and family centered emergency care.

Compensation :

Ranges from $37.96 - 54.42 per hour.

Work Schedule :

The successful candidate must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts and every other weekend, with flexibility to cover additional shifts as required.

Please note schedule may change due to operational needs.

What you bring to Oak Valley Health :

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
• Current BCLS certification and motivation to complete your ACLS certification within 6 months
• Minimum 2 years of recent emergency department experience
• RNAO membership is preferred
• Critical Care Certificate and / or ENC(C) is a definite asset
• TNCC and ENPC certification are highly recommended
• Excellent physical assessment skills; Physical Assessment and Coronary Care I courses are an asset
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient / family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and / or values.

Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

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