REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is 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 surgical 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
Current surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five years
Venipunctures to establish an IV required
IV medications below the drip chamber
Central line care - including tubing, dressing change ,line removal and blood sampling
Management and care of patients will epidural analgesia
Management and care of P.C.A. pumps
Maintenance of TPN
Management of Negative Pressure Therapy
Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs
Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interviewing and patient assessment skillsInterest and experience in patient education and health promotion
Commitment to continuous career development and continuing education
Current BCLS
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for aninterview will be contacted.
Advocates 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 attitudes
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Preferred
Baccalaureate Degree in nursing
Post-Anesthetic Course
Additional Education pertaining to surgery/medicine
Broad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties