Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program is a provincial leader in both volume and complexity of care provided. The HGH stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to care, and our burn treatment program is one of only two in Ontario.
The cardiac and vascular program performs more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province. Emergency Services at all Hamilton Health Sciences sites provides acute care for both adults and children.
The Registered Nurse works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Hamilton General 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. The RN will participate in ongoing education and development as they strive to provide the best care for all.
ScheduleWork Hours
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
This position is temporary until August 2027.
QualificationsCurrent Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Demonstrated current experience in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing for adults and children; minimum two (2) years’ experience preferred
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 expertise in physical assessment, ECG interpretation, health teaching, and clinical decision making without a prior diagnosis of emergency presentations, in all age groups
Demonstrated current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of the community and hospital resources, including regional programs
Proven ability to work in a high volume, high turnover environment
Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, both in the hospital and in the community
Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated strong leadership ability and organizational skills, ongoing professional development
Ability to perform well in high stress situations
Certification for Emergency Nursing (ENCP) preferred
Critical Care Certificate preferred
Current certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Current certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Current certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred
Current certificate in Trauma Nursing Competency Certificate (TNCC) preferred
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This…
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