DEPARTMENT: PATIENT ACCES & FLOWPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: ONASTATUS: FULL-TIMEWAGE RATE: $39.07 - $56.00The Registered Nurse (Float Pool) will provide nursing care to a wide variety of patients at Brightshores Health System. Throughout each shift, the Registered Nurse (FP) will be a member of the nursing team that provides direct nursing care to a specific unit within the assigned hospital. It is possible that the Registered Nurse (FP) may commence their scheduled shift in one clinical area and, in response to fluctuations in patient census or acuity, may be re-directed to a different unit to support operational requirements.It is also possible the Registered Nurse (FP) may be temporarily assigned to a specific unit/program area to provide coverage for extended leaves of absence or vacancies, as determined by organizational needs. The Registered Nurse (FP) 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/QualificationsRequiredCurrent Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibilityRecent Medical-Surgical experiencePhysical Assessment courseBCLSECG InterpretationVenipunctures to establish an IV requiredIV medications below the drip chamber requiredCentral line care - including tubing, dressing change, line removal and blood samplingManagement and care of patients with epidural analgesiaManagement and care of PCA PumpsMaintenance of TPNSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervision requiredAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needsWillingness to escort patients via ambulance services when requiredDemonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skillsDemonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotionCommitment to continuous professional development and continuing educationRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordAdherence 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 harassmentAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesPreferredPalliative Care experiencePost-Anaesthetic courseCCU IACLS/PALS

📌 Registered Nurse – Float Pool 336-25 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound