Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Reference # 00718 Posted Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at 3 : 43pm Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float (Permanent, Full Time) Department Critical Care Float (ICU / ER) Term Permanent, Full-Time Pay $37.93 - $54.37 per hour

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is people first, and our core values of Integrity , Quality , Respect , Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do.

We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons / persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services.

Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for Registered Nurse Emergency Department / ICU and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BScN preferred
• Willing to complete an institutionally financed Critical Care Certificate course fulltime within 12 months of hire with a 2-year commitment to Northumberland Hills Hospital
• NENA triage certificate preferred
• NRP certified or must obtain within 9 months
• PALS certified or must obtain within 9 months
• BLS certified or must obtain within 9 months
• ACLS certified or must obtain within 9 months
• TNCC and ENPC preferred
• Previous experience in a critical care or emergency setting, 2 years preferred
• Minimum 2 years Medical surgical experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips and utilize ACLS drugs (tested)
• Demonstrated ability to use crisis prevention intervention (cpi)
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of Person-and-Family-Centered’ Model of Care.
• Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize workload and demands effectively.
• Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions.
• Intense visual concentration required for processing practitioners’ orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach, and physically support patients with assistance, as required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending.
• Adheres to safe and healthy workplace practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards, and adheres to health and safety related policies and procedures.

RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES

Relocation Incentive :

• Reimbursement of a one-off instalment of up to $3,000 towards relocation costs for within the province healthcare professionals new to NHH and successful in filling high need vacancies.
• Reimbursement of a one-off instalment of up to $15,000 towards relocation costs for out-of-province healthcare professionals new to NHH and successful in filling high need vacancies

Refer a Friend :

Applicants referred to NHH by a current employee / staff of NHH are eligible for an incentive package.

Incentives comprise of, and are applicable to both the referree and referred : $500 ($250 at 30 days and $250 at 180 days of continuous employment) , or 1 Extra Float Day, or choice of payment for professional subscription for a year

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness :

To be eligible for Canada Studen Loan Forgiveness you must have :

• started your current employment (full-time, part-time or casual) as an eligible medical professional (family doctor, resident in family medicine, nurse practitioner, or nurse) in an on or after July 1, 2011 been employed for a full year (12 consecutive months) in an under-served rural or remote community (this does not apply to residents in family medicine) provided in-person services for a minimum of 400 hours in that community a Canada Student Loan that is in good standing.
• Note : You can apply for Canada Student Loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses if you are enrolled in full-time or part-time studies, are currently repaying your student loan, or are in your 6-month non-repayment period.

If your Canada Student Loan is in repayment, you must continue to make your regular monthly payments.

If you qualify, you could receive up to $20,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years ($4,000 per year).

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire.

This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts / all the hiring process virtually. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances as we are a scent free environment.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.