Registered Nurse- Medical 3B- Full Time

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

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital's 3B Medicine unit is a 50-bed, geriatric/palliative–focused team delivering patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary group.

The role requires current RN registration in Ontario, BCLS, IV venipuncture certification, and involves collaborating with providers, assessing and planning care, supporting safety, and contributing to quality improvement in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Venipuncture/IV certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in patient care.
• Apply Standards of Nursing Practice and Nursing Process in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Support safety by planning corrective actions for patients and staff.
• Comply with legislation, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Clinical care planning

Physical assessment

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario) in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

3B Medicine at Sault Area Hospital is a dynamic and collaborative environment, featuring 50 beds and a primary focus on adult patients, with a particular emphasis on geriatric/palliative care. The unit is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, ensuring that the needs and preferences of each individual are at the forefront of treatment. This unit provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop and expand their skills while working with an interdisciplinary team of experts. The patient population often consists of acutely ill individuals with multi-system chronic illnesses, offering a challenging and rewarding setting for those passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults.

Duties:

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the 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.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
• Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development by remaining current in knowledge and application of best practice through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario in Good Standing
• BCLS Certification required
• Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in effective therapeutic communication techniques and interviewing skills
• Demonstrated clinical competency in planning and providing care for medically complex patients
• Demonstrated physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in effective therapeutic communication techniques and interviewing skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use and interpret, patient monitoring tools (i.e., telemetry, NIHSS tool, CIWA Scale, DKA assessment tool and protocol)
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient and family centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and iCcare values.
• 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

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.

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.