Registered Nurse Critical Care Course (critical Care Unit) Opportunity Full Time And Part Time Opportunities Markham Site

Markham, ON, Canada

Job Description


Land acknowledgement:Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.Who you are:

  • You encompass Oak Valley Health\xe2\x80\x99s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
  • You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
  • You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
What we are looking for:As a registered nurse, you will become an integral member of the inter-professional team of the critical care unit (CCU), responsible for providing compassionate, patient and family centered care. The CCU currently has openings for March 2024 Level 3 Critical Care Course Intake, for which Oak Valley Health will pay for your tuition and time. The course is an opportunity for registered nurses interested in working in the CCU, to develop their knowledge and skills in preparation for a career in critical care at Oak Valley Health\'s Markham site. We are considering full-time and part-time applications at this time.Upon successful completion of the Critical Care Course, you agree to commit to a period of twenty-four (24) months of employment at Oak Valley Health in the CCU. If you resign during this twenty-four (24) month period or decrease your status (from full-time to part-time or casual or part time to casual) you will reimburse Oak Valley Health for the tuition fees paid by the Hospital according to the following schedule:6 Months or Less100% of Tuition Paid6+ to 12 Months50% of Tuition Paid12+ to 24 Months25% of Tuition PaidThe Hospital is authorized to deduct fees owing from your wages.If you do not successfully complete the program, you will not be eligible to work in the CCU. We will endeavor to transfer you to another unit within the Markham site based on needs and your clinical experience and skills. In addition you will be required to reimburse Oak Valley Health the full amount of the cost of tuition.About the unit and the role:The CCU at Oak Valley Health is an exciting area to work, where you are guaranteed to expand on your knowledge and skills. Our unit receives largely medical/surgical cases and is composed of both level 2 and level 3 critical care areas. We are supported by Critical Ontario, allowing us to accept life or limb patients. We also have a critical care response team (CCRT) designed to provide care to the most acute and complex patients throughout the hospital, reduce readmissions and contribute to the learning of our care partners in other clinical areas. The scope of practice in the CCU recently expanded to include sustained low efficiency dialysis (SLED), allowing our patients to receive even more comprehensive treatments at the right place, with the right team, at the right time. Consistent with our hospital\xe2\x80\x99s history of evolving to meet the needs of our growing community, our CCU, along with only a handful other institutions, is privileged to receive reinvestment funding, allowing our unit to expand from 15 to 20 beds. This reinvestment funding will also reconfigure our CCRT, so that it will be physician led, making it at par with leading CCRT models in other organizations throughout the industry.As the team continues to grow, there are many development opportunities for its members. The successful candidate, upon completion of the course, will practice in an environment that upholds excellence in professional practice and customer service. You will develop, implement and evaluate care plans. Using your clinical expertise and in collaboration with the inter-professional team, you will be responsible for delivering excellent care that is holistic and patient/family centered.What you bring to the role:
  • Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • A minimum of 1 year of current acute care nursing experience or ICU or Emergency Consolidation within the past year
  • Excellent physical assessment skills
  • Current BCLS with a commitment to complete ACLS certification within 6 months after hiring
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education within the last 2 years
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
  • Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients and families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
Work Schedule:Successful candidates will attend the full-time course in the Spring 2024 term (March 2024). Classes will take place from 8am-4pm, Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday. To ensure success in the program, students must be able to attend all lectures and do 3-4 hrs of homework each night. Upon successful completion of the full-time critical care course, the successful candidate must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, weekday and every other weekend, with flexibility to cover additional shifts as required. Please note that schedules may change based on operational needs.Compensation:Band J: Ranges from $37.96 - $54.42/hourWho we are:Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children\xe2\x80\x99s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?COVID StatementAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.Oak Valley Health diversity statementOak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.We are honoured to be recognized as one of 3. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.Learn more about our Honoured to Care Culture:Required SkillsRequired Experience

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2281962
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $37.96 - 54.42 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Markham, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned