Job Description

:At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.How Registered Nurses (RN) support our Emergency Department at Grand River Hospital:Functioning interdependently with members of the multidisciplinary team; assesses the needs of adult and pediatric patients requiring care in the Emergency Department. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.At Grand River Hospital, our Emergency Registered Nurses (RNs):

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurse of Ontario
• BCLS, ACLS & PALS Certification is required
• Minimum of one-year current nursing experience to include: Blood and Blood Products Administration, Urinary and Gastric Catheter Insertion, Glucose Point of Care Testing, Management of Patients with Intravenous Therapy
• Minimum of one-year experience in an Emergency/Critical Care Setting and who demonstrates competency in:Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation (Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Course), Venipuncture to initiate IV Therapy, Advanced IV Medication Administration to include direct IV Administration and Special IV Infusions such as Inotropes
• Application of Energy to include Defibrillation and Transthoracic Pacing
• Successfully completed one or more of the following certificate programs/courses:TNCC/ATLS, Triage, Physical Assessment, Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Good attendance record

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Grand River Hospital