Registered Nurse

Department
:
Women & Child / Surgical Unit

Union Association
: ONA

Salary
: $40.24-$57.68/Hour

Under the supervision of the Department Manager, coordination of the Team Lead, and working as a member of the unit team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients. The provision of such nursing care is expected to be within the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) and the standards of the nursing unit.

The Registered Nurse is expected to maintain competence and skills through on-going participation in continuing education and will be able to demonstrate proof of such participation. The Registered Nurse actively participates in CNO Quality Assurance Program.

Participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk.

Education and Relevant Experience

• Registered Nurse (BScN) and current member in good standing of the Ontario College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years of Caseroom and post-partum experience required
• Minimum Medical/Surgical Nursing experience required.
• IV and BCLS certification required and maintained throughout employment
• Previous obstetrical experience in labor and delivery unit, experience in Newborn Nursery
• Case Room Training required & have recent birthing RN experience within last 12 months
• Current F.H.S.L., N.R.P. and B.C.L.S and maintained throughout employment
• ACL S certification preferred
• Teaching experience would be an asset
• Successful completion of an approved Medications Administration Course consistent with the Standard of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Able to demonstrate recent experience in the administration of medications.

• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice as a Registered Nurse
• Able to work a variety of shifts and to be on call as required
• Excellent demonstrated medical-surgical patient teaching skills
• Demonstrated Medical-Surgical Nursing knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, assessment and organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with staff, patients, and the public
• Ability to organize work tasks and function both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow written instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accept direction and feedback
• Competence in computers and other job-related technology
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis is required
• Demonstrated competence in the administration of medication
• Good attendance and availability required

Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit  for details.

New employees and professional staff are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or provide appropriate medical- or creed-based exemption).

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