Registered Nurse - Surgical

Exceptional Care - Exceptional People Locations

• Brantford General is an acute care hospital.
• Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the surgical program and must meet the following criteria:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in valuable standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• 1 year of current (within 2 years) surgical experience
• Able to perform venipuncture and I.V. starts

Cognitive:

• Proven critical thinking skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Technical:

• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to establish work relationships with external partners
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus

• Experience in patient teaching

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 - you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff)
• Wellness matters - our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

The Brant Community Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.