Job Description

Casual Registered Nurse (OR)

Position posting number: 2506120

Rate of Pay: Reference ONA Collective Agreement

Schedule: Casual Assignment

Location: Walkerton, Kincardine

Applications are currently being accepted for a Casual Registered Nurse position for the OR departments at the Walkerton and Kincardine sites of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

This position is a unionized role under the ONA Collective Agreement. Working conditions are also in accordance with SBGHC's Policies and Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA 2000). Reference ONA Collective Agreement and SBGHC's ONA Casual Employees Policy (Available on the DMS - HR-P48).

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Registered with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree from a recognized College/University, BScN preferred Must possess Perioperative Nursing Certificate Responsibilities include ability to function in circulating, scrub, recovery and day surgery roles Must be available for on call and after-hours coverage with a maximum response time of 30 minutes Minimum of 3 years Perioperative experience within the last 5 years required Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with an ability to set priorities Demonstrated strong patient/family health teaching skills Demonstrated effective professional, interpersonal, and therapeutic communication skills required Strong critical thinking, assessment, observation, interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, and demonstrated competence in procedures and practice in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice and entry to practice competencies for Registered Nurses, of the College of Nurses of Ontario and regulations of the Regulated Health Professions Act Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine and additional infection control precautions, normal and abnormal lab values Demonstrated ability and desire to work in a collaborative team approach and to adhere to accepted standards of personal conduct Commitment to continued professional development and learning Must be able to work independently Willingness to participate in process improvement Committed to the values of the corporation and to courtesy and compassion in patient care A positive work and attendance record is essential Evidence of ongoing professional development Basic computer literacy required e.g. email, clinical applications, intra/internet Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Control, and Health Centre policies and procedures

Required Education and Certifications

Prerequisite

PACU Course Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Before start or within 3 months

BCLS (Heart & Stroke) ACLS (Heart & Stroke) PALS

Before start or within 6 months

NRP

Before start or within 1 year

ECG Interpretation Defibrillation Certification

Preferred Education and Certifications

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Coronary Care 1
Employees of SBGHC are eligible to apply for funding towards maintenance of required education and certifications, as per the Corporate Learning Policy.

SBGHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SBGHC will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process.

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee assistance program
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work Location: In person