Position
Part Time Registered Nurse – 0.3 FTE at Rainy River Health Centre, Nursing Department.
Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current CPR certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
- Completion of a recognized ICU program acceptable to the Corporate (preferred)
- Certification in Emergency Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) – preferred
- Completion of an Emergency Nursing program – preferred
- Three years recent experience in Nursing, preferably Emergency
- Experience working with geriatric patients with complex medical needs – preferred
- Ability to work with all computer systems
- Strong nursing practice, skill and judgement
- Critical thinking, leadership, and mentoring skills
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills – independent, team member, front line and management
- Organizational and time‑management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment
- Dependable with verifiable attendance record
- Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis
Responsibilities
- Performs according to the Standards of Nursing Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with Riverside Health Care policies and procedures
- Accepts clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned patients
- Functions as a staff nurse or team leader
- Delegates, supervises, and evaluates patient care of RN’s and HCA’s as applicable
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the nursing discipline
- Carries out all work assignments safely and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures
- Exercises behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct
- Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth
- Complies with the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (Canadian Nurses Association) and The Ethical Framework for Nurses in Ontario (College of Nurses of Ontario)
Specific Duties
- Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing objectives
- Assessment: admits patients, obtains history, and conducts initial and ongoing assessment of nursing needs
- Completes triage within 15 minutes of presentation to the ER department according to CTAS guidelines
- Planning: develops a plan of care, assigns priorities, and prescribes nursing actions to achieve desired outcomes
- Communicates promptly with physician according to CTAS guidelines with a concise assessment
- Assures the plan of care is feasible in terms of human resources, time, and material resources
- Ensures nursing supplies and equipment are properly used, with sufficient supplies for care delivery
- Revises plan of care as dictated by the patient’s needs and medical plan of care
- Implementation: coordinates and executes physician’s orders, coordinates activities of other health team members
- Performs nursing actions required for implementation of patient care plan at a skill level that demonstrates required knowledge and expertise
- Implements a teaching plan based on patient, resident, and family identified needs
- Provides support to patient/resident and family in understanding and coping with illness
- Communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals as indicated
- Completes assigned duties systematically, conserving time, energy, and supplies
- Assists patients/residents to achieve or maintain optimal independence
- Provides care to ensure safety and well‑being of the individual patient, including the environment
- Evaluation: continuously evaluates outcomes of nursing care, modifies nursing measures and approaches accordingly
- Evaluates with the patient/resident the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain self‑care ability
- Revises with the patient, family, and relevant others the expected patient outcome, priority and nursing actions as required
- Maintains appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care administered, and patient response
- Ensures continuity of patient care through effective reporting at shift change
- Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required
- Participates in educational activities and programs for patients/residents and staff
- Facilitates orientation of new staff
- Reports untoward/unusual incidents to the Nursing Supervisor or designate, and records appropriately
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for independent actions
- Attends and participates in appropriate courses, conferences and workshops to promote professional growth and development
- Assists in the evaluation of staff performance
- Participates in the department’s quality management program
- Ensures Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Program standards are met
- Ensures the environment is safe and reports all potential hazardous situations to immediate supervisor/OHS Canada
- Other duties or responsibilities as may be delegated by the Nursing Supervisor or delegate
Responsible To
Administrator, Emo & Rainy River Health Centre
Salary
Hourly wage: $40.24 – $57.68 (ONA 81 Wage Schedule)
Position Availability
Part‑time position will commence: ASAP
Conditions of Employment
- Human Resource Policies
- Corporation Policies
- Department Policies
- Health and Safety Policies & Procedures
- Union Contract