Registered Nurse – Emergency #485-26

Brightshores Health System; Markdale; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Markdale, Ontario seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes direct patient care, health promotion, assessment, and treatment across preventive, therapeutic and palliative needs. Union affiliation with ONA is noted.

Required registration in Ontario or eligibility, ability to interpret arrhythmias, and willingness to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment are essential. ACLS/PALS/BCLS CTAS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
• Ability to interpret basic arrhythmias.
• Ability to work on Medical/Surgical Unit as required.
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to escort patients via ambulance when required.
• Flexibility to meet unit, staff and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and assess, provide care and treat health conditions to attain or maintain optimal function.
• Supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative care.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Job description

WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98
Reporting to the site 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 patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Categories: Nursing
Location(s): Markdale
Types: Part Time
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
POSITION LOCATION: MARKDALE
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98
Reporting to the site 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 patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to interpret basic arrhythmias
• Ability and willingness to work on Medical/Surgical Unit as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain:
• ACLS
• PALS
• BCLS
• CTAS
• Delegated medical acts
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to flex time to meet unit, staff and patient needs
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• 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

• Emergency Nursing Certificate
• Physical Assessment Course
• TNCC or equivalent
• Recent Medical/Surgical/PACU/Day Surgery/Critical Care experience
• Two years recent Emergency experience
• NRP