Nurses: Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Permanent, Part-Time)
| Reference # | 00007 |
| Posted | Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at 1:00pm |
| Scope | Public Applications Accepted |
| Position | Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Permanent, art-Time, No Rotation) |
| Department | ICU |
| Term | Permanent, Part-Time |
| Pay | as per the ONA Collective Agreement |
| Application Deadline | Monday, March 6th, 2023 at 12:00am |
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Position |
Registered Nurse |
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Department |
Intensive Care Unit |
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Status |
Permanent, Part-Time |
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Reports to |
Patient Care Manager, Critical Care & RT |
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Work Pattern |
12-Hour Days and Nights |
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VALUES AND COMMITMENT
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.
EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca
LOCATION
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for Registered Nurse emergency/ICU and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Required
- Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Possess current BCLS and ACLS
- Critical Care certificate (or with a commitment to complete in 18 months)
- NRP and Coronary Care preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months
- minium 2 years Medical surgical expereience required
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cardia rhythm strips (tested)
- Demonstrated knowledge of ACLS drugs (tested)
- Demonstrated ability to use crisis prevention intervention
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills and experience dealing with the general public
- Experience in working as part of an interprofessional team
- Critical thinking skill set (tested)
- Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands
- Ability to make decisions and prioritize effectively
- Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions
- Intense visual concentration required for processing doctor’s orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
- Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach and physically support patients with assistance, as required
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending.
ASSETS
- Previous experience in critical care, 2 years preferred
- Computer skills
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
Additionally to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. The successful incumbent should expect the role to be in person however a hybrid working arrangement may also be considered subject to operational needs. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances as we are a scent free environment. While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.