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Registered Nurse, Emergency (Job ID: 7253)

Work Type: Temporary Full Time

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

This role is being advertised to fillan existing vacancy.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health,



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Position Summary :

The Emergency Department nurse provides episodic patient care to those experiencing life-threatening health crises within a patient/family centered model. Incumbents, in this role, are responsible for providing complex, intensive and continuous care utilizing their advanced knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, advocacy and judgment skills in an intense and demanding setting.

Responsibilities:

- The Emergency Department nurse is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex and demanding patient care for designated patient assignment. Based on knowledge of nursing, biological, physical, psychosocial and behavioural sciences, the nurse continuously analyzes data in an effort to: prioritize and problem solves, formulate a plan of care, and provide evidenced based interventions to meet the patient's needs.
- Prioritizes nursing care for assigned patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Monitors, interprets, and evaluates patient specific data including assessment findings and results from laboratory and/or diagnostic testing. Adjusts care within designated parameters and seeks input from physician as required.




- Performs therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on nursing standards, clinical best practices and hospital protocols/policies.
- Consults and coordinates care with health care team members. Collaborates with other health professionals to revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
- Communicates accurately and effectively with patient and their family members as well as interdisciplinary team members.
- Educates patient/family members and advocates for the needs of the patient.
- Maintains accurate clinical records. Documents concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner. Documents medical history, assessment findings, treatment plans, interventions, outcomes and plan revisions according to College of Nurses, St Mary’s General Hospital and departmental standards.
- Assists physicians in performing specialized procedures.
- Monitors, adjusts, and maintains specialized equipment and has the ability to use advanced technologies.
- Responsible for medication administration via oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intraosseous, and gastric routes.
- Responds to life threatening and emergent situations. Participates in or initiates CPR and Codes when necessary.
- Participates in ongoing education to keep abreast of changing techniques in Emergency Nursing care. Maintains a high level of expertise through participation in formal/informal education programs.
- Responsible for initiating departmental Medical Directives as indicated.

Position Requirements:

- BScN or equivalent
- Registered in good standing with the College of Nurse’s of Ontario
- Minimum of two (2) years recent emergency department experience
- Certification in Emerge

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