Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical #447-25

Brightshores Health System; Meaford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Meaford is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse responsible for promoting health and providing care to patients. The role requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and strong interpersonal skills. Applicants should be committed to patient safety and continuous professional development. This position offers a wage rate of $39.07 – $56.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current certification in ACLS, BCLS, CCU 1 or equivalent, and PALS required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and education.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment and provision of care to patients.
• Promote health and treat health conditions.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Ability to interpret basic arrhythmias

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Categories: Nursing

Location(s): Meaford

Types: Part Time

Department and Position Details

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
POSITION LOCATION: MEAFORD
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME
WAGE RATE: $39.07 – $56.00

Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to interpret basic arrhythmias
• Ability and willingness to work in Emergency as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain:
  • ACLS
  • BCLS
  • CCU 1 or equivalent
  • PALS
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to flex time to meet unit, staff and patient needs
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Physical Assessment Course
• Palliative Care Experience
• Two years recent medical surgical experience