Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit-A (ICU) (Job ID: 5791)

Waterloo Region Health Network; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care during critical illness phases. The role requires BCLS, ACLS certifications, and experience in IV administration. Applicants should be reliable, dependable, and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive part-time roles are available within an innovative health network that prioritizes community-driven health care.

Qualifications

• Provide care for patients during critical illness phases.
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment for all.
• Willingness to pursue advanced nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Administer life-saving drugs as per medical directives.
• Initiate IVs and administer medications under supervision.
• Support and encourage families during care.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Care course/Arrhythmia

Advanced Critical Care nursing courses

Life-saving drug administration

IV initiation and medication administration

BCLS

ACLS

Excellent communication skills

Family support and encouragement

Reliability and dependability

Good attendance record

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse

Work Type: Unscheduled Part Time, Temp Full Time, Temp Part Time

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

To provide care for patients through the critical phase of illness for both medical and surgical issues. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Care course/Arrhythmia required
• Willingness to pursue advanced courses in Critical Care nursing within a reasonable time frame
• Theoretical base (or willingness to obtain) to attain certification in specialized skills
• Administration of life‑saving drugs/initiation of IV’s using medical directives
• Experienced in initiation of IV’s and administration of medications below the drip chamber or willingness to obtain skill
• Recent surgical experience preferred.
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support and encourage families
• Reliability and dependability
• Good attendance record

How to Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should speak with their Case Manager before applying for this position