Registered Nurse – Emergency #276-26

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

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound, Ontario seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a full-time, temporary basis (approx. end date Sept 2026).

Responsibilities include promoting health, assessing and treating critically ill patients across all ages using supportive, therapeutic and rehabilitative methods. Requires Ontario RN registration or eligibility, current BCLS/ACLS/PALS, plus ER/CC experience and strong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-stress

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Ontario registration or eligibility.
• Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Proficient physical assessment and arrhythmia interpretation.
• 12–24 months ER/CC experience preferred for this emergency post.
• Demonstrates Emergency Nursing Process with strong assessment and planning.

Skills

Ontario RN Registration

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Physical Assessment

Arrhythmia interpretation

ER/CC experience 12-24 mo

Emergency Nursing Process

Assessment & interviewing

Communication skills

Staff coaching & mentorship

Leadership & decision-making

Patient safety focus

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Diploma in Emergency Nursing / ENC Certification

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE SEPT 2026)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to critically ill adults, children and infants, in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
• Current BCLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• Physical Assessment course
• Arrhythmia interpretation
• 12- 24 months emergency room/ Critical Care experience
• Demonstrate the Emergency Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluated emergency patients (to be tested)
• Excellent assessment and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in staff meeting and unit specific projects
• Willingness to coach and mentor new staff and students
• Ability to prioritize and remain calm during stressful, violent and crisis situations
• Utilize evidence-based practice
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• 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

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Community College Diploma in Emergency Nursing or ENC Certification
• TNCC
• CTAS training
• CPI training
• Participation in RNAO, ENAO, EN