Full Time Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Job at Riverside Health Care

Full Time Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Riverside Health Care

Location:
Canada

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

39.07 - 56.00 CAD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Nursing department has an opening for a 50/50 Job Share Registered Nurse in the Emergency department at La Verendrye General Hospital. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job.

Job Responsibility:

Performs according to the Standards of Nursing Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities
Accepts clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned patients
Functions as a staff nurse or team leader
Delegate, supervise, and evaluate patient care of the RPN’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
Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or 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)
Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing
Ensures continuity of patient care through effective reporting at change of shift
Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required
Participates in educational activities and programs for patients and staff
Participates in the orientation of new staff
Reports any untoward/unusual incidents to the Nurse Manager or designate, and record 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
Demonstrates the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications within the acute/long-term care setting, such as but not limited to Meditech, Gold Care, Word, Excel
Participates in the department’s quality management program
Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the Nurse Manager or delegate.

Requirements:

Graduate of a diploma/degree program in Nursing and currently certified with the College of Nurses of Ontario
For speciality areas, completion of a recognized post-basic course in the applicable clinical area or at least one year’s satisfactory clinical experience
CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
Completion of recognized ICU program acceptable to the Corporate, preferred
Certification in Emergency Nursing through CNA, preferred
Completion of Emergency Nursing program, Preferred
3 years recent experience Nursing, preferable Emergency
Experience working with Geriatric patients with complex medical needs preferred
Exhibits the ability and competence to work with all computer systems an Applications
Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement
Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership, and mentoring skills
Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evening, nights, weekend, and holidays
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel , and management
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record
Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.