NEW* Registered Nurse {ONA CS-26-285}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 16-bed Critical Care Unit. You will monitor acutely ill patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and deliver care using state-of-the-art monitoring systems.

The position requires current CNO registration, BLS, ACLS, IV therapy, and CCU-specific competencies; a minimum 1–2 years critical care experience preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certificate required (recent within 12 months).
• ACLS certificate required.
• Certificate in IV Therapy and Central Line Management required.
• Coronary Care Course (min. 25 hrs) and/or Lead II/12 Lead Interpretation (min. 15 hrs) required.
• Minimum 2–3 years Medical/Surgical experience (last 2–3 years) required.
• Minimum 1–2 years Critical Care experience (last 2–3 years) required.
• CCU Certificate or in process of obtaining is an asset.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership within team

Health teaching

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Attendance

Bilingualism (EN/FR) asset

Education

Certificate of Registration – CNO

BLS for HCP

ACLS

IV Therapy & Central Line Management

Coronary Care Course 25h / Lead II 12 Lead

Medical/Surgical experience 2–3 years

Critical Care experience 1–2 years

CCU certification asset

Job description

Department: Critical Care Unit

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 an asset.

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