RN - PFT - Emergency REF127R

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, 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

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

Salary : $ to $ per hour

Open Until Filled

Previous Posting # : 2024-928352