Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a full-time basis.

You will participate in patient care, collaborate with the health team, and apply the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. The role requires current ACLS and PALS within two years, an Ontario Certificate of Competency, and 1 year ED experience (or 3 years nursing).

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• ACLS competency current within the last two years
• PALS competency current within the last two years

Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provide health teaching to patients and family.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Skills

IV Therapy

Emergency nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of competency in Ontario

Job description

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Full Time

• Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Full Time

DUTIES:

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provide health teaching to patients and family.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS;

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Current ACLS competency – ACLS competency current within the last two years
• Current PALS competency – PALS competency current within the last two years

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year Emergency nursing experience or 3 years nursing experience

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management of care of patients in emergency.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Emergency.

ABILITY:

• Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment in a positive manner and work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and iCcare Way.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.