NRT staff are valued members of HHS and respond to needs based on patient acuity, replacement for sick time, vacation, and known vacancies. As a NRT Nurse, you receive exposure to a wide range of patient populations including medical/surgical, pediatrics and women’s health, perioperative, and critical care. All new NRT nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. NRT provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on growing and mentoring our nurses.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Recent clinical nursing experience in acute medical/surgical (within the last 5 years) preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of patients, including the nursing care plan
Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and a nursing professional practice model
Demonstrated ability to utilize problem-solving and critical-thinking techniques
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and conflict management skills
Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient care needs
Ability and willingness to regularly work in varying hospitals sites and departments
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical environments, patient populations and situations
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives, continuous learning and professional development
Candidates interested in Critical Care (in addition to the qualifications above)
Critical Care Certificate preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support certifications preferred
Recent experience in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilators preferred
Candidates interested in Emergency (in addition to the qualifications above)
Certification for Emergency Nursing preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC) course completion preferred
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) completion preferred
Candidates interested in Pediatrics (in addition to the qualifications above)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
Enrollment or Certificate in Neonatal/Perinatal nursing or equivalent preferred
Breastfeeding Certificate Course completion preferred
