Registered Nurse – Emergency – CASUAL

Brightshores Health System; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 659,000 - 945,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Ontario seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role involves health promotion, patient assessment, and delivering care across supportive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative modalities to ensure optimal function.

Requirements include an active RN license with eligibility in Ontario, ability to interpret basic arrhythmias, and flexibility to work all shifts in a fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Ability to interpret basic arrhythmias.
• Willingness to work on Medical/Surgical Unit as required.
• Available to obtain ACLS, PALS, BCLS, CTAS and delegated medical acts.
• Demonstrates leadership, problem solving and teamwork.
• Flexibility to cover all shifts and times.
• Strong collaboration with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, assess needs and provide care using therapeutic approaches.
• Support patients across acute/medical-surgical settings and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

arrhythmia interpretation

leadership

critical thinking

communication skills

Education

RN license in Ontario

ACLS

PALS

BCLS

CTAS

Delegated medical acts

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY

POSITION LOCATION: LION'S HEAD

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: CASUAL

WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to interpret basic arrhythmias
• Ability and willingness to work on Medical/Surgical Unit as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain:
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BCLS
  • CTAS
  • Delegated medical acts
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skillsAbility and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to flex time to meet unit, staff and patient needs
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Emergency Nursing Certificate
• Physical Assessment Course
• TNCC or equivalent
• Recent Medical/Surgical/PACU/Day Surgery/Critical Care experience
• Two years recent Emergency experience
• NRP