Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.
QUALIFICATIONS Certification/Experience/Knowledge: Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) an asset
Minimum (2-3 years) recent NICU clinical experience (Modified Level III)
Current certifications in: Care and management with ventilators
IV initiation and management (neonatal)
Breastfeeding Certification Level 1
Cardiac Monitoring
Care and Management with Central Lines
Total Parental Nutrition
Completion of Perinatal Nursing course - NICU Focus an asset
Skills/Abilities Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
Ability to problem-solve and function in a fast-paced environment required
Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
Must demonstrate valuable attendance and work record
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.
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