Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical #574-26

Brightshores Health System; Wiarton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Wiarton, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical department. The RN will assess, treat and rehabilitate patients, supporting health promotion and optimal function in a fast-changing clinical setting.

Reporting to the site Manager, you will provide high‑quality care, collaborate with the care team, and uphold patient safety and continuous professional development in line with Brightshores values.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
• Physical Assessment course.
• BCLS and ACLS/Code Blue.
• Recent Medicine/Surgical/Critical Care experience.
• Venipunctures to establish an IV required.
• IV medications below the drip chamber required.
• Central line care including tubing, dressing changes, line removal and blood sampling.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs.
• Escort patients via ambulance services when required.
• Commitment to patient safety and ongoing education.
• Demonstrates Brightshores values and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care to patients across medicine, surgical, and critical care needs.
• Promote health and rehabilitative care to achieve optimal function.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement care plans and safety protocols.
• Escort patients via ambulance services when required.

Skills

Physical assessment

Venipuncture

IV therapy

Central line care

BCLS

ACLS

Code Blue

Communication

Leadership

Safety culture

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in nursing

CCU I

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: PART-TIME REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

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 registration or eligibility
• Physical Assessment course
• BCLS
• ACLS and Code Blue
• Recent Medicine/Surgical/Critical Care Experience
• Venipunctures to establish an IV required
• IV medications below the drip chamber required
• Central line care - including tubing, dressing change, line removal and blood sampling
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs required
• Ability to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Complete Unit specific certification
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills
• Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• 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
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing
• Palliative Care experience
• CCU I