Registered Nurse – Critical Care #559-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care unit. Reporting to the Manager of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy, you will focus on health promotion and the assessment and treatment of critically ill adults (and occasionally children) during the urgent phase to help patients regain or maintain optimal function.

The ideal candidate will hold RN registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, have 3 years of critical care experience, and possess

Qualifications

• RN registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• 3 years of recent Critical Care experience.
• Critical Care Certificate required.
• Current BCLS.
• Current ACLS.
• Current PALS or willingness to obtain within one year of hire.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and effective response in emergencies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill adults (and occasionally children) during the critical phase of illness.
• Promote health and assess provision of care and treatment.
• Collaborate with the Critical Care team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical Care

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Adaptability

Education

Ontario RN registration

Critical Care Certificate

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS (or willingness)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: CRITICAL CARE

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE 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
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• 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
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Coronary Care Certificate
• CRRT Experience