Registered Nurse - JH ICU

hhsc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences' Juravinski ICU is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 25-bed unit. The RN will coordinate and deliver critical care nursing for adult patients, under multidisciplinary teams, with rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Applicants must hold CNO RN registration, BCLS and ACLS, with ICU and ECG experience preferred. We value teamwork, leadership and the ability to thrive in high-stress environments and provide compassionate

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Critical Care Certificate or evidence of current work in progress preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and critical care standards for the assessment and management of the critically ill adult patient.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience in an acute care, medical-surgical setting.
• Minimum two years nursing experience within an ICU setting (within the last 2 years) preferred.
• Minimum two years experience and skill in ECG (3 and 12 lead) interpretation, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, the care of ventilated patients and defibrillation (within in the last 2 years) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process; and evidence of the ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques effectively, in a Critical Care setting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care for ICU patients.
• Provide nursing care according to standards of practice for Registered Nurses in Critical Care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education programs.
• Support patient- and family-centered care and communication.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Problem solving in critical care

Education

Nursing degree (BSN or Diploma)

Tools

ECG monitoring

Job description

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology-oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people. The site has a rich history, originally treating soldiers in World War I. More than 100 years later, it is the headquarter for one of the country’s most advanced academic and research-intensive cancer centres and is set to grow by adding a new patient care tower and advanced diagnostics. Its people are the foundation of its excellence with a welcoming and supportive culture. Put it all together and the Juravinski is the place to grow your career.

The Juravinski Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 25 bed tertiary care unit supporting multiple clinical programs including the regional programs for central-south Ontario. The ICU provides specialized levels of care to the hematology, oncology, orthopedic, medical and surgical patient populations, utilizing a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family-centered care.

Our ICU nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses in Critical Care.

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Critical Care Certificate or evidence of current work in progress preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and critical care standards for the assessment and management of the critically ill adult patient
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care, medical-surgical setting
• Minimum two (2) years nursing experience within an ICU setting (within the last 2 years) preferred
• Minimum two (2) years experience and skill in ECG (3 and 12 lead) interpretation, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, the care of ventilated patients and defibrillation (within in the last 2 years) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process; and evidence of the ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques effectively, in a Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement