Registered Nurse EDCCU Dual

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Nurse to support both the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and support a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have relevant certifications and prior experience in critical care and emergency contexts. The role offers full-time hours with ongoing education opportunities and a strong commitment to care, accountability, respect, and equity.

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

24/7 support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a critical care unit required.
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department required.
• Successful completion of Critical Care Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the Critical Care and Emergency Departments.
• Support physician-lead Critical Care Response Team.
• Float between units based on patient volumes and needs.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Nursing

Medication Administration

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification

Critical Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional CareExceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care Accountability Respect and Equity and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS

• Centralized Education Fund opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24 / 7 you’re not on your own (managers on call physicians allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures education appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Managers this unique position will provide the Nurse with a role in both the Emergency Department as well as the Critical Care Unit. Our ED is most often the first point of contact for our patients; it is a fast paced highly acute environment led by a well-rounded multidisciplinary team of ER physicians Physician Assistants RNs and RPNs. The ED is also home to our dedicated Mental Health Triage team and our See and Treat Clinic. The Critical Care Unit is an intensivist-lead closed model with a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Team. Our CCU nurses actively support our physician-lead Critical Care Response Team throughout the hospital and have opportunities for involvement in research projects and continuing education. The ED / CCU Resource team nurse will be fully trained in both areas with the opportunity to float between the units as patient volumes and care needs change. The RN will be responsible for providing evidence-based comprehensive safe effective and ethical nursing care to all patients in the Critical Care and Emergency Departments.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current three (3) years experience in a critical care unit
• Current one (1) year experience in an emergency department
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation course completion
• Successful completion of Critical Care Certificate or equivalent
• Ability to work in a Critical Care Response Team capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Triage Certificate
• Trauma Nursing Care Certificate (TNCC)
• Successful completion of Emergency Nurse Certificate Program or an equivalent
• Member of RNAO
• Demonstrated competence with Wound Vac Systems

Mandatory Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proven critical thinking skills creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias describe their hemodynamic consequences and usual treatment approachesDemonstrated knowledge of life saving medications intravenous vasoactive medications paralytic agents as well as general drug dosage calculation administration of continuous medication infusions and patient monitoring for medication effects
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of advanced interventions to stabilize a patient.
• Demonstrated competencies in phlebotomy IV initiation care for central venous access devices epidural management.
• Assisting with the initiation of life saving procedures such as intubation airway management defibrillation external pacing and transvenous pacing.
• Effective management of airway support including mechanical ventilation BiPAP ventilation
• IV Infusion pumps oxygen delivery systems telemetry packs glucometers non-invasive blood pressure specialty beds and overlay mattresses closed chest tube drainage systems and wound management systems and transduced pressure lines (e.g. CVP Arterial)
• Mature reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
• Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women Indigenous persons members of racialized groups visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1