Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Job Share)

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education fund

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Collaborative team culture

Employee wellness programs

Competitive compensation and benefits

Excellent pension plan

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality care in Emergency Services. You will assess patients, implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, ethical, and timely treatment for all clients.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, adherence to standards, and excellent patient and family communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and in good standing with CNO.
• 2 years of acute care experience within the last 5 years.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS and Basic Arrhythmia Certification.
• Triage Certification (eCTAS) within 24 months of Emergency experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced-based, safe nursing care to Emergency Services patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate patient care and act in a clinical leadership role.
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager and inter-professional team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Registered with CNO

Job description

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital – Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris – Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services, supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With Over 130 Years Of Service, BCHS Is Evolving With a Renewed Focus On Excellence, Collaboration, And Innovation. Our Strategic Priorities Center On Quality Care, Connected Teams, And a Healthy Future For Our Patients, Our People, And Our Community. Our Culture Is Shaped By Our Core Values And Pillars

Core Values

Four Pillars

• Be Bold and Courageous
• Commit to Excellence
• Champion Equity
• Be Trustworthy
• Patient-First
• People-Centred
• Partnership- Based
• Progress- Focused

These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare—right here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS?

• Investing in You – Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition support, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling – Within a standard work week
• Career Growth – Internal job postings, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations – Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters – Peer Support Team, Wellness Committee, Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety – Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits –– Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards, reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion – We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits, policies, and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards – Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact – Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility – Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace, as individuals treat one another—and the communities we serve with dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness, setting clear expectations, and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Emergency Services, and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Emergency Services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2 years of acute care experience within the last 5 years required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification
• Triage Certification (eCTAS) (completed after 24 months of Emergency experience)

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 centered 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
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
• Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning
• 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.

Preferred Competencies

• Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC)
• Triage certificate in adult and paediatric populations
• Member of RNAO
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

AI Use in Hiring

Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or algorithms to screen, assess, or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.