Job Description

Job Posting Number:

J0923-0488

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Job Category:

Nursing

Unit:

Mental Health Acute

Job Type:

Permanent Part Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

September 12, 2023

Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts and weekends - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

September 19, 2023

Salary:

$37.93 - $54.37/Hour

Union:

ONA

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing \xe2\x80\x9cPatient Safety\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cOur People\xe2\x80\x9d as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

Summary of responsibilities

Function as a member of the Nursing Team within scope of practice. Provide/administer nursing care to patients according to policies, procedures and to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and CCH practice standards.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the role of Registered Nurse (RN) at CCH is to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical, and evidenced-based nursing care as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient\'s plan of care. The overall function of the RN is to assist our patients and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions and maximise their self-care abilities. The RN also acts as a resource for members of the care team.

Requirements of the job

• Holds current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Cornwall Community Hospital
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Assets

• Canadian Nurses Association Certification Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
• Current RNAO membership
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)

Key skills or competencies

• Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
• Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan)
• Ability to teach and mentor RPNs, RNs, students as required
• Completes established curricula as required at the unit level

Cornwall Community Hospital