Company Overview
The and Smiths Falls District Hospital is a two-site acute care facility serving a diverse community of residents in and surrounding areas. We are a fully accredited hospital committed to delivering a comprehensive range of primary and secondary healthcare services, ensuring high-quality patient care across all departments.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will help us maintain our commitment to excellence in acute care, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Duties
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing complex medical equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation, medication administration, and patient data management.
- Conduct patient assessments, including pain management evaluations, neurological checks, and laboratory specimen collection.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment procedures, post-discharge care, and health maintenance strategies.
- Respond swiftly to emergency situations with advanced life support skills and coordinate rapid interventions as needed.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, medical terminology standards, infection control protocols, and safety regulations.
Minimum requirements/ qualifications-must have:
- Successful completion of: Diploma of Nursing, BScN, BN
- Current Certificate of Registration - College of Nurses (Ontario)
- Critical Care Certification
- BCLS and ACLS Certification
- ECG Interpretation course
- 1 year recent experience in an acute care setting Committed to future education requirements for the Intensive Care Unit
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Excellent knowledge and skill of all critical care service delivery i.e. BiPap, Airvo, Ventilator, etc. (or ability to learn and maintain knowledge, skill, and ability)
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
- Demonstrate computer competency
Join us in delivering exceptional critical care where your skills will truly make a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive work environment that values your dedication and expertise.
Pay: $41.15-$58.98 per hour
Work Location: In person
