Registered Nurse {ONA CS-25-308}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health center in North Bay is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse in the Inpatient Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role requires exceptional nursing skills, certifications in paediatric and neonatal care, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be bilingual and committed to ongoing education. Join a dedicated team in providing quality healthcare services and enhancing patient experiences while adhering to a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years recent related paediatric experience required.
• 2-3 years recent NICU clinical experience required.
• Completion of the Ventilator care for neonates course required.

Skills

Bilingualism (English/French)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Clinical assessment skills

Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Current Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certificate

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Perinatal Nursing Course - NICU Focus

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Inpatient Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification an asset
• Minimum (2-3 years) recent related paediatric experience (within the last 1-2 years) required
• Minimum (2-3 years) recent NICU clinical experience (Modified Level III)

Current Certifications in:

• Ventilator care for neonates
• Cardiac Monitoring for neonates
• Care and Management for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) (neonatal and paediatrics)
• IV initiation and maintenance (neonatal and paediatric)
• Central Line management for paediatric patients
• Conscious sedation/care of paediatric patients
• Breastfeeding Education (WHO Level 1 Course) an asset
• Experience with enteral feeds for paediatric patients an asset
• Experience with PCA/CADD pumps an asset
• Completion of Perinatal Nursing Course - NICU Focus

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
• Ability to problem-solve and function in fast-paced environment required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required * All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER