Job Description

Posting #: 2023-924334

ONA

Position: Clinical Resource Nurse

Department: Emergency

Status: Temporary Full-time for approx. 6 months

Hours: Monday to Sunday; Days, (Evenings & Nights as needed); Various rotating; 12 hour shifts (subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with \xe2\x80\x98exemplary patient care, always\xe2\x80\x99 at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Unit Profile

The Emergency Department is a 54 bed unit that serves the communities of Halton, Halton Hills and the surrounding areas. Last year, we had approximately 78,000 visits although the number is estimated to climb to 81,000 this year.

Our ED serves patients of all ages and treats patients of every medical and mental health illness.

Our ED has uniquely built in a 5 bed mental health unit and a dedicated DI cluster to better service our patients.

Our 24-hour staff are fortunate to be comprised of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many other members of a very robust multidisciplinary team. Dedicated internal medicine in the ED working with two nurse practitioners helps to ensure comprehensive assessments of patients for timely referrals and/or admission.

This is what you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

Providing clinical leadership in the care of patients and families in the Emergency Department across the life spectrum, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet optimal patient and departmental needs. You will work with the ED nursing leadership team to create a patient and family centered environment, with an emphasis on patient safety, evidence-based clinical practice and building a positive environment for patients, families, nursing, medical staff and interdisciplinary colleagues exemplifying our Respectful Workplace Policy.

You will facilitate evidence-based ED nursing practice and coordinate the day-to-day clinical operations including oversight of equipment and supplies and assigning nursing resources according to patient acuity and staff skills. You will monitor workload throughout the shift while seeking and providing learning opportunities for nursing staff. You will perform direct patient care activities according to the needs of the Emergency Department.

Working with both internal and external partners you will attend Halton Healthcare Clinical Resources Nurse Forum, weekly ED Operations meeting and other committees as appropriate. You will identify areas for improvement and participate in the development and monitoring of quality indicators. You will participate in the recruitment and retention of staff, interviewing and coaching as needed in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager. You will participate in various projects as they arise.

This is what you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred/or in progress
• Current BCLS, ACLS and CTAS certifications required
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development including formal post RN and graduate level education
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in Emergency Nursing with at least 1 year of recent charge experience (within last two years)
• Member of the ED Pandemic Leadership Team (PLT) preferred
• Participation in ED Charge Nurse Workshops within the last two years required
• Available to participate in and lead workshops/training/meetings outside of routinely scheduled work hours
• Must possess strong leadership and communication skills. Able to problem solve and build collaborative relationships. Experienced with conflict resolution, mentoring, patient flow and ED P4R metrics
• Must be able to perform in all areas of department including response to codes.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence with strong clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct, support, advise and lead others
• Respond positively to stress, understand the impact of change and demonstrates an ability to manage change
• Demonstrated conflict management and conflict prevention and resolution skills
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with a commitment to quality improvement, risk mitigation and management, and management of quality indicators (metrics) and incident report follow-up
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• A team player
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Salary Scale: $39.99 - $56.40 per hour

Date Posted: September 7, 2023

Internal application deadline: September 14, 2023

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we\'d like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals\xe2\x80\x99 health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, We ask for everyone\'s cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

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