NEW* Registered Nurse {ONA CS-26-284}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Unit. The CCU cares for critically ill patients with continuous monitoring, requiring a high level of clinical expertise and teamwork.

Candidates must hold current RN registration in Ontario with BLS and ACLS, IV/central line management, coronary care courses, and 2–3 years of medical/surgical and 1–2 years critical care experience. Bilingual English/French is required.

Qualifications

• Must be an Ontario-registered nurse with current license.
• BLS for Health Care Providers current within 12 months.
• ACLS certification required.
• IV Therapy and Central Line Management certification required.
• Coronary Care/Lead II training preferred (min. 15–25 hrs).
• Minimum 2–3 years Medical/Surgical experience (last 2–3 years).
• Minimum 1–2 years Critical Care experience (last 2–3 years).
• CCU-specific certification or progress toward certification is an asset.
• Must obtain CCU-specific competencies by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level nursing care in a 16-bed CCU.
• Monitor critically ill patients with advanced equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient-centered care.
• Deliver health teaching to patients and families as needed.
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Health teaching

Quality improvement

Leadership

Patient care

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Safety culture

Attendance reliability

Bilingual English/French

Education

RN License - Ontario

BLS for Health Care Providers

ACLS Certification

IV Therapy & Central Line Management

Coronary Care / Lead II

Critical Care Certification (asset)

Job description

Department: Critical Care Unit

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Critical Care Unit is a 16-bed specialized unit caring for critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and whose conditions can be life threatening. Low nurse to patient ratios assures close monitoring and early detection of any subtle changes in patient condition. We provide care to cardiac, medical and surgical patients (from pediatric to geriatric). A team of specially educated and experienced staff deliver specialized care with state-of-the-art monitoring systems. The team consists of Anaesthetists, Internists, Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Registered Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Social Workers, and Pastoral Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Advanced Cardiac life Support (ACLS) Certificate required
• Current Certificate in I.V. Therapy and Central Line Management required
• Coronary Care Course (min. 25 hrs.) and/or Lead II/12 Lead Interpretation Course (min. 15 hrs.) required
• Minimum (2 - 3 years) Medical/Surgical experience (within the last 2-3 years) required
• Minimum (1-2 years) Critical Care experience (within the last 2-3 years) required
• Critical Care Certificate or in the process of obtaining is an asset
• Must have or be able to obtain certification of added nursing skills and delegated medical acts specific to C.C.U. by the end of orientation period:

• Cardioversion/defibrillation
• Application of external pacemaker
• Arterial line management
• Emergency drugs administration
• Ventilators
• Central Line management with CVP monitoring

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
• Ability to problem-solve and function in fast-paced environment required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER