Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Complex Continuing Care #159-26

Brightshores Health System; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,434 - 79,459; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System is seeking a part-time, temporary Registered Nurse in Wiarton. This role requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, physical assessment skills, and several critical care competencies. The nurse will promote health and provide essential patient care in various medical contexts.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. Strong adherence to patient safety protocols is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility.
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the promotion of health and assessment of health conditions.
• Provide care and treatment to patients using various methods.
• Adhere to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours and ‘LEAD’ Competencies.

Skills

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Physical Assessment course

BCLS

ACLS and Code Blue

Recent Medicine/Surgical/Critical Care Experience

IV medications below the drip chamber

Demonstrated leadership problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in nursing

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL/COMPLEX CONTINUING CARE
POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE DECEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $40.24 - $57.68

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
• 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

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