Job Description

Categories:

Nursing

Location(s):

Owen Sound

Types:

Full Time

DEPARTMENT: CRITICAL CARE

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE: $39.07 - $56.00

Reporting to the Manager of Critical Care, the Registered Nurse focuses on the promotion of health and the assessment of the provision of care of and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic means to critical ill adults and occasionally children, during the critical phase of their illness in order that the client may return to, attain, or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

Ontario College of Nurses registration Current BCLS ACLS or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire Basic Arrythmia Interpretation course or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire Current PALS or willingness to obtain within one year of hire Post Anesthesia Course or willingness to obtain within one year of hire Willingness to complete the Michener Critical Care program within 12 months Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively in emergency situations Excellent communication, customer service and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills Ongoing participation with College of Nurses Reflective Practice Willingness to routinely participate in staff meetings and unit specific projects Completion of all unit specific certifications and Delegated Medical Acts or willingness to do so within allotted time frame Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

Recent critical care experience within the last 3 years * Coronary Care Certificate