Our Registered Nurses develop and practice their skills in caring for stroke and Neurology patients in the acute phase of stroke care. Our unique care model provides opportunities for enhanced continuity of patient care through specialized unit dedicated to the management of Stroke and Neurology patients with dynamic and strong interdisciplinary teams. As a member of the healthcare team in this unique model of care, the Registered Nurse coordinates, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care according to the job description, Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on 7 South and the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care.

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Current knowledge of and experience in acute care nursing preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in stroke care/ neurology preferred





Current knowledge of the nursing care planning process and evidence of ability to problem-solve

Completion of the telemetry pathway of Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) training or ability to complete this CPO training offered by HHS (ECG interpretation and monitoring for telemetry)

Experience in IV access, venipuncture, and cardiac rhythm monitoring

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving

Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patients conditions changes

Willingness to participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and innovation

Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing career development

📌 Registered Nurse- 7 ISU (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada