Registered Nurse – Critical Care #409-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care department in Owen Sound. This full-time role reports to the Manager of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy and focuses on caring for critically ill adults (and occasionally children) using supportive, preventative and therapeutic methods.

The ideal candidate holds an Ontario College of Nurses registration, at least 3 years in critical care, a Critical Care Certificate, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS (or willingness to obtain within a

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Nurses registration is required for practice.
• 3 years of recent Critical Care experience.
• Critical Care Certificate is required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS (or willingness to obtain within one year).
• Demonstrates critical thinking and effective emergency response.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Strong leadership, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill adults (and occasionally children) during the acute phase.
• Promote health and assess/provide essential treatment using supportive, therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy and other teams.
• Participate in staff meetings and unit projects; maintain professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Patient safety

Leadership

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Critical Care Certificate

Coronary Care Certificate

CRRT Experience

Job description

DEPARTMENT: CRITICAL CARE

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

Reporting to the Manager of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy, the registered nurse focuses on the promotion of health and the assessment of the provision of care of and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic means to critical ill adults and occasionally children, during the critical phase of their illness in order that the client may return to, attain, or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• 3 years of recent Critical Care experience
• Critical Care Certificate
• Current BCLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
• Demonstrates an ability to think critically and respond effectively in emergency situations
• Excellent communication, customer service and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Ongoing participation with College of Nurses Reflective Practice
• Willingness to routinely participate in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Completion of all unit specific certifications and Delegated Medical Acts or willingness to do so within allotted time frame
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safetyat Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Coronary Care Certificate
• CRRT Experience