1 Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse, Emergency

Position Information :

Registered Nurses are responsible for providing patient-centered care, assessing patient health, developing and implementing care plans and delivering direct patient care. Registered Nurses provide education and support to patients, families and caregivers to promote understanding and self-management while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

Essential Job Functions :

1.Report concerns related to staffing levels and patient acuity to Director of Patient Care.

2. Assesses the health status of assigned patients on the unit as outlined in the Standards of Nursing Practice.

3. Works with the patient and family / caregivers to formulate a patient centered plan of care.

4. Advocates for patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

5. Utilizes time management skills to provide care to patients and delegates or directs other team members as appropriate.

6. Works collaboratively with the Director and the healthcare team to problem solve, plan, implement and evaluate unit specific improvement strategies.

Qualifications :

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
• Basic ECG interpretation course
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Advanced ECG interpretation course
• Current Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Certification
• Current Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) course
• Current IV Initiation Skills - adult and paediatric
• Added skills – IV Below Drip Chamber administration
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• NRP, PALS, ENPC preferred
• Emergency Nursing Program Diploma an asset
• Minimum 6 months Emergency experience within last 3 years
• Minimum 3 years Medical / Surgical experience preferred
• Critical Care experience an asset
• Excellent Public Relation, organizational and communication skills
• Able to work in a fast paced multidisciplinary setting
• Satisfactory performance appraisal in current position for internal candidates
• Documented commitment to continuing education through in-service, staff meetings and self-motivated learning
• Satisfactory Attendance for internal candidates
• Commitment to Patient Care & Safety and Service Excellence
• Satisfactory vulnerable person’s sector criminal background check

Why choose Woodstock Hospital?

All Woodstock Hospital postings are a reflection of true vacancies, however unionized postings will consider internal union members first. AI is not currently used in the hiring process. Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. We are dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment by participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If accommodation is required during the application, interview, or recruitment process, please contact Human Resources via email. Woodstock Hospital is also committed to being a safe space for everyone where we embrace diversity and celebrate individuality where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated. We seek to establish a more inclusive, diverse, accessible, and just culture in addressing barriers and inequities to make WH a place where everyone feels like they belong.