JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.
The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and patient flow. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide excellent care to a diverse acute medical patient population in a fast-paced setting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provides patient and family focused care within the RN scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario
· Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
· Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation.
· Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
· Practices collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
· Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team.
· Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed.
· Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
· Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
· Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units.
· Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
· Takes a leadership role in the coordination of patient care in assigned area
· Assumes charge nurse role when assigned
· Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students
· Effectively utilizes human and material resources
· Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways
· Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
· Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
· Three (3) to five (5) years recent critical care nursing experience
· Ability to interpret 12 lead ECG
· Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
· Recent experience working in a cardiac catheterization lab performing angiogram and angioplasty procedures preferred
· Recent experience working in the scrub, circulating and monitoring role within a procedural area preferred
· Ability to use Cath Lab computer documentation
· Innovative and willing to learn
· Ability to work independently and in a team
· Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation
· Excellent physical assessment skills
· Demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
· Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
· Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a fast paced demanding environment
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills
· Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvements
· Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
· Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
· Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
· Demonstrated problem assessment skills
· Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
· Demonstrated individual leadership skills
· Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
· Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
· Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
· Always with compassion
· Power of many
· Serve with purpose
· Every voice matters
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
· Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
· Current BCLS & ACLS required
· Successful completion of a recognized Critical Care Course or equivalent experience in critical care
Pay: $41.15-$58.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
