Registered Nurse

Lakeridge HealthBowmanville

30+ days ago

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Critical Care RN will provide quality critical care nursing practice to support patients in life threatening, or potentially life threatening, health situations. The Critical Care RN will utilize advanced knowledge, problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, enhanced communication skills, and work collaboratively alongside the Interprofessional Team.

This position will require increased educational preparation, in collaboration with Critical Care Leadership, to perform added duties as assigned, such as but not limited to : Critical Care Response Team (CCRT), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and Charge Nurse (CN).

QUALIFICATIONS :

Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred;
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
ACLS preferred with current BCLS;
Lakeridge Health Adult Life Support Medical Directive competency preferred, or completed within one

year of hire

Completion / In progress / Enrolled in Critical Care Nursing Certificate (proof must be provided with

application) with commitment to be completed within 6 months;

Experience in Critical Care / Intensive Care OR Medical or Surgical nursing experience

Evidence of advanced assessment skills of patients requiring ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring, and

ECG interpretation;

Epidural / PCA pain management skills preferred;

Demonstrated conflict management abilities;

Proven effective organizational, critical thinking, prioritization, time-management, problem-solving

and teaching skills;

Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills;

Proven commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;

Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;

Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance;

Must have a satisfactory performance record;

Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and

Joy;

Demonstrates understanding of, and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety

programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular

in-services education in this area; and

Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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Registered Nurse • Bowmanville