Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – Traditional – Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse. The ideal candidate will hold the necessary certifications and have experience in emergency care. Responsibilities include participating in patient care, providing health teaching, and ensuring safety. This position requires ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year Emergency nursing experience or 3 years nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in provision of patient care.
• Provide health teaching to patients and family.
• Assist in planning corrective actions for safety.

Skills

IV Therapy

Microsoft Office

Clinical competency in emergency care

Commitment to continuing education

Education

Certificate of competency in Ontario

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

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.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software
• 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 by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/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.