Job Description

Posting #: 2023-922636

ONA

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Surgical Program - Dual Unit between Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Surgical Day Care (SDC)

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 8 hour day shifts and evenings with call (subject to change based on the operational needs of the department).

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with \xe2\x80\x98exemplary patient care, always\xe2\x80\x99 at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

This is what you\'ll be doing:

Assessment of patients to establish priorities and create a plan of care; administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician according to established policies and protocols; proficient in educating patients/families about specific surgical procedures and the required care involved in such procedures both pre and post operative. The successful incumbent will also instruct patients and families on topics regarding health education and promotion across the continuum of care. Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.

Registered nurse who applies all aspects of the nursing process in a professional manner within a multi-disciplinary team. This nurse will support the care of the Surgical patient during both preop preparation and post-operative recovery.

This is what you\'ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire
• Current ACLS certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Five years of PACU or Critical Care experience required
• Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and PCAs
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment
• Diplomacy, public relation and conflict resolution skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must be skilled in IV insertion
• Recent Surgical experience required
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment
• Basic knowledge of expanse and order entry preferred
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job

Salary: $35.52 to $50.85 per hour

Date Posted: July 18, 2023

Application Deadline for Employees: July 25, 2023

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we\'d like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.ca directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke-free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals\xe2\x80\x99 health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. , We ask for everyone\'s cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concern.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

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