Registered Nurse

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a registered nurse for the 8 East Neurosurgery unit to deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care in collaboration with families and the care team. You will perform ongoing assessments, help develop care plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to meet patient needs and hospital standards.

Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration and Basic Rescuer (C) certification are required; neurosurgery unit experience is

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff and visitors.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to participate in process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, patient-focused nursing care to patients and families.
• Ongoing assessment of patient health status and development of care plans with families.
• Participate in unit and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional development

Process improvement

Education

Certificate of Registration (CNO)

Basic Rescuer (C)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager, 8 East, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, patient focused nursing care to patients and families. In collaboration with the family and other team members, the registered nurse is responsible for ongoing assessment and monitoring of the patient’s health status, identification of patient/family needs and the development of plans to meet those needs, the provision of direct patient care and the evaluation of care. The registered nurse also participates in the ongoing professional development of self and others, and in unit and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives.

The registered nurse is responsible for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations.

The registered nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience within a neurosurgery unit – preferred


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all patients, staff, visitors


• Demonstrated commitment to professional development


• Willingness to participate in process improvement

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario


• Current Basic Rescuer (C) recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.