The Registered Nurse works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Juravinski Hospital Emergency Department (ED). As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. ED nurses work in fast-paced, complex and highly technologically integrated environments. In addition to working within the unit, once the required experience is obtained, opportunities exist for ED Registered Nurses to complete advanced training to work within the Critical Care Response Team as well as become a member of the Critical Care Transport Team, which provides land transport for critically ill patients across southern Ontario.
Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and certification
Minimum of 1 year Previous Emergency Department experience as a Registered Nurse
Minimum of 1 year Previous Acute Care Setting experience as a Registered Nurse
Preference to candidates with current certification in the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Care for Nurses or Trauma Nursing Care course (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
Successful completion of the HHS Critical Practice orientation program (CPO) or an equivalent Critical Care certificate from an accredited educational institution will be given preference
Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and management of a broad range of disease processes involving all age groups; e.g. critically ill, injured, episodic and non-urgent patients
Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated strong leadership ability and organizational skills and ongoing professional development
Demonstrated proficiency in working with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, both in the hospital and in the community
Able to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills in a high volume, high patient turnover environment
Commitment to working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best care for all
Commitment to providing an Excellent Patient Experience with each patient and family
Evidence of consistent attendance and punctuality
Commitment to ongoing learning within and outside of the workplace
