Registered Nurse - RPT - Emergency - REF372U

Job Description

The Emergency Department is a 54 bed unit that serves the communities of Halton, Halton Hills and the surrounding areas. Last year, we had approximately 78,000 visits although the number is estimated to climb to 81,000 this year.

Our ED serves patients of all ages and treats patients of every medical and mental health illness.

Our ED has uniquely built in a 5 bed mental health unit and a dedicated DI cluster to better service our patients.

Our roaming triage model helps us to quickly triage patients and deploy them to the most appropriate area of the department where they will be treated.

Our 24-hour staff are fortunate to be comprised of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many other members of a very robust multidisciplinary team.

Dedicated internal medicine in the ED working with two nurse practitioners helps to ensure comprehensive assessments of patients for timely referrals and / or admission.

Functioning interdependently with members of the multidisciplinary team; assesses the needs of and provides treatment to adult and paediatric patients requiring care in the Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Department includes a large stretcher treatment area including a RAZ unit and a Fast Track unit.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke Approved BLS Provider Card upon hire.
• Previous Emergency Department experience required
• Experience in triage and in-charge responsibilities required.
• ACLS certificate required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Completion of an on-site sponsored course is required within one year of hire date
• Successful completion of Canadian Emergency Nursing Certification Exam would be an asset
• Successful completion of post-diploma Emergency courses, e.g. TNCC, ENPC, PALS, would be an asset
• Basic ECG interpretation and 12 lead ECG application and interpretation preferred
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Sunday; Various rotating; Days & Nights; 12 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary : $39.07 to $56.00 per hour

Date Posted : May 21, 2024

Internal Applicants Due By : May 28, 2024

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.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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