Job details
Job type
Full-time
Temporary
Shift & schedule
Night shift
Rotating shift
On call
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse
Position Details
Department: Post Anaesthetic Room
Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: ONA
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Sunday
Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights, On-Call
Shift: Rotating
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Application Dates
Opening Date: 02/03/23
Closing Date: 09/03/23 Open until filled
Position Description
Temporary assignment – approximately 52 weeks
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in the delivering a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current registration with Colleges of Nurses of Ontario required
- Must have a minimum of 2 years related current experience in critical care nursing (i.e. PACU, intensive care, emergency, etc) required
- Minimum 2 years post-operative surgical nursing preferred
- Current BCLS/HCP certification required
- ACLS preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
- PACU course preferred
- Critical Care Course an asset
- Cardiac arrhythmia monitoring and interpretation required
- Documented ability to work under stress and function effectively in critical situations
- Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
- Demonstrated ability to function efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team
- Must be able to complete orientation as required
- A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential
- A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application
HOURS OF WORK:
Rotating shifts and extended hours