Registered Nurse - Surgical Services (casual)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for “Registered Nurse” 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 REQUIRED:

• Currently registered with The College of Nurses Of Ontario
• Possess B.C.L.S. and A.C.L.S.
• Possess RN Operating Room Nursing Certificate
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in OR
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in ER or ICU, or PACU
• Current OR experience would be an asset
• Competent in all necessary special skills including initiating I.V., competent in delegated medical acts including defibrillation and administration of life saving medications
• Demonstrated excellent organization and problem solving skills
• Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Critical thinking ability
• Ability to take call on a rotating basis
• Able to work in P.A.C.U. and the Day Surgery areas

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

Applicants interested in applying for ths opportunity, are invited to forward their resume to careers@nhh.ca.