Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J0824-0676
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Job Category:
Nursing
Unit:
Resource Team
Job Type:
Permanent Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 19, 2024
Available Shifts:

• Various - Schedule subject to change
• 700-1900 - Schedule subject to change
• 0700 - 1500 - Schedule subject to change
• 1900-0700 - Schedule subject to change
• 1500 - 2300 - Schedule subject to change
• 2300-0700 - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:
August 26, 2024
Salary:
$39.07 - $56.00/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 Patient Safety and Our People 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
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. 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 as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care. The RN also acts as a resource for members of the care team.
Members of this team cover absences on any unit for the duration of the shift. The RN will take on a full assignment and work collaboratively with the patient care team on the unit in which he/she is assigned.
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
• Recent demonstration of technical skills and use of equipment in the clinical setting (e.g. CVAD's, TPN, IVs, pumps)
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Advanced
• Two years\' experience in an acute medical and/or surgical setting.
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)

Assets:

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Current RNAO membership

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, 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 mandatory training as required at the unit level