Registered Nurse – Temporary Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of an inter‑professional Health Care team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care to medical/surgical/obstetrical and emergency patients. The RN is also required to provide supervision in the Charge Nurse role as scheduled.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Licensure) – Required
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum of 2 years hospital experience to include cardiac, emergency care and acute care areas
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or commitment to obtain within 2 months
- Completed CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale) course; or willingness to obtain
- Completed OBS training
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office and Meditech applications
- Experience in the role of Charge Nurse
- Ability to provide regular attendance
QUALIFICATIONS – Preferred
- Current Certifications: PALS, ATLS/TNCC, palliative care, ECG Interpretation, and other continued nursing education
- Ability to function calmly in emergency situations, good public relations skills, good rapport with community, medical staff and co-workers, self‑directed and motivated, flexible in daily work routines
COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL – Teamwork and Collaboration
Ability to engage constructively and promote a positive climate within and across internal and/or external groups/partners.
COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL – Service and Quality Orientation
Ability to provide services to customers’ needs in a manner that meets and or exceeds expectations.
COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL – Creativity and Innovation
Ability to generate new and valuable ideas to develop new or improved processes or services.
COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL
- Proficiency in admission/discharge process
- Proficiency in medication management
- Proficiency in airway/breathing management
- Proficiency in circulatory management
- Proficiency in neurological management
- Proficiency in GI/GU management
- Proficiency in EENT management
- Proficiency in wound care management
- Proficiency in musculoskeletal management
- Proficiency in specimen testing
- Proficiency in use of safety/emergency devices/equipment
- Proficiency in patient transfer
- Proficiency in management of death of a patient
- Knowledge of infection control and screening
- Proficiency in computer software applications – Microsoft Outlook; Meditech Order Entry, Pharmacy, Admitting, PCS, EMR; Up‑to‑date; Order Sets; Policy and Procedure; LMS; Patient Care Solution
- Proficiency in administrative duties
- Proficiency in Nurse‑in‑Charge duties
Starting wage: $40.24 – $57.68 per hour based on experience
Please note that all new hires will be required to provide proof of two (2) doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as a pre‑condition of employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislative protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption).