Registered Nurse – Critical Care #482-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Owen Sound is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse in Critical Care. The ideal candidate will provide care for critically ill adults and children, demonstrating strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Required qualifications include registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and various advanced certifications. This role emphasizes commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse focused on health promotion and care for critical ill adults and children.
• Willingness to obtain relevant certifications within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide care during critical illness phases.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Support patient safety and adhere to organizational values.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Critical Care Certificate

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

Job description

Department: CRITICAL CARE

Position Location: OWEN SOUND

Union Affiliation: ONA

Status: FULL-TIME

Wage Rate: $40.24 - $57.68

Reporting to the Manager, 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
• Current BCLS
• ACLS
• Current PALS or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
• Post Anesthesia Course or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
• Critical Care Certificate or willingness to obtain within two years 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 safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Recent critical care experience within the last 3 years
• Coronary Care Certificate