Registered Nurse -Surgical Trauma Unit

hhsc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences, a major teaching hospital in Ontario, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 6 South Surgical Trauma Unit. The role involves coordinating and delivering nursing care across ward and step-down settings, in collaboration with ICU and Emergency Department teams, to support fast-paced patient care and clinical mentorship.

The position emphasizes strong communication, critical thinking, and dedication to ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Step down course, ECG monitoring education and experience recommended.
• Recent acute surgical nursing experience within the last two years.
• Knowledge of the Nursing Care Planning process.
• Ability to use problem solving and critical thinking in surgery/trauma settings.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional practice and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses.
• Practice in both ward and step-down unit settings in partnership with ICU and ED.
• Grow skills and expertise in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support wellbeing of patients and mentorship of colleagues.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BCLS certified

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The 6 South Surgical Trauma Unit, located in Hamilton's downtown Hamilton General Hospital is a fast paced, 35 bed unit including 6 step down beds with cardiac monitoring. This distinctive unit cares for a variety of patient populations including: trauma, general surgery, ENT, and urology patients. On 6 South the patient population is multi-system, often with high- acuity, creating an environment that is fast-paced and dynamic. The regional trauma program serves the community of Hamilton as well as surrounding areas.

Our 6 South nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. All Registered Nurses on 6 South practice in both the ward and step down unit setting. In partnership with the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department at HGH, 6 South provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• Step down course, ECG monitoring education and experience recommended

• Recent (within the last two years) acute surgical nursing experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nursing Care Planning process

• Demonstrated ability to utilize problem solving and critical thinking techniques effectively in a general surgery/orthopedic/trauma setting

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

• Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving

• Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement