DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL/COMPLEX CONTINUING CARE
POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility
Physical Assessment course
BCLS
ACLS and Code Blue
Recent Medicine/Surgical/Critical Care Experience
Venipunctures to establish an IV required
IV medications below the drip chamber required
Central line care - including tubing, dressing change, line removal and blood sampling
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision required
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs required
Ability to escort patients via ambulance services when requiredComplete Unit specific certification
Demonstrated leadership problem solving,
decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills
Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a protected workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safetyat Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes