ROLE: Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit | Agency Contract | Northern, ON Full time contract ASAP START DATE- 5 Month Contract $90/hour $50 Meal Allowance $50 Coffee Allowance $100 Self Care Allowance Accommodation and Travel included AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide contracts to Registered Nurses across Canada! QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
Registered Nursing License in good standing with the Provincial College of Nurses
Current BCLS and ACLS
Minimum 3 years experience in ICU
Critical Care Course
Vulnerable Sector Screen renewed within the year
Professional Liability Insurance
SKILLS & ABILITY:
Patient care
Critical care
Ventilator and sedation monitoring
Head to toe assessment of a critically ill patient
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Patient/family education and instruction
Telemetry
Discharge planning
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate and monitor the patient\xe2\x80\x99s progress.
Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient\xe2\x80\x99s medical condition.
Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
Begin treatment and monitor doses.
If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
Maintain patient records.
Create and implement effective care plans.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department
Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures
Perform diagnostic tests
Conduct followup visits and patient treatment
Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations
Monitoring patient recovery and care
Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, and other triage situations.
Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
Provide RN care for all patients, as well as handling of intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, and more.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must comply with:
Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
Must maintain Registered Nurse class license with the Provincial College of Nurses
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