Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Williamoslerhealthsystem1; Brampton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse with critical care experience to provide safe, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes post-anesthesia/ICU exposure, ventilator management and adherence to infection control measures.

The successful candidate will hold an active Ontario RN registration, a CC certificate, and BCLS. Travel between Osler sites may be required; the position is open for external applicants under a twelve-month duration.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must have completed a Critical Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in post-anesthesia care, emergency, or critical care within last five years.
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring experience required.
• BCLS certified and able to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with observations policies and procedures.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care and establish therapeutic relationships.
• Deliver care in a diverse cultural environment and uphold Osler values.
• Follow infection control and prevention measures.
• Respond to emergencies using accountability transfer principles and consult when needed.
• Provide health teaching and thorough discharge instructions for continuity of care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Education

RN registration with CNO (Ontario)

Critical Care Certificate

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in a post-anesthesia care unit, emergency or critical care unit required

Experience with patients requiring ventilator support and hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP) required

Critical Care certificate required

Post-Anesthetic Care Nursing course preferred

Core competencies:

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology

DURATION:

Approximately twelve (12) months or until the previous incumbent returns.

Hours:

Currently weekdays; staggered 8 hour days, 8 hour evenings with night call; weekends: days and evenings with night call, including statutory holidays as per collective agreement (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:

• Minimum: $41.15 per hour
• Maximum: $58.98 per hour

Open for external application

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