Registered Nurse - Medicine​/Cardiology

Position: Registered Nurse - Medicine/Cardiology (9478)

Overview

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Position summary

As a registered nurse, you will become an integral member of the interprofessional team in partnership with a patient support assistant responsible for the comprehensive care of medical and cardiac patients including cardiac monitoring.  Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be available to work 12-hour shifts (days and nights) weekday, weekend and holidays. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

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Contract length

Full Time Temporary (until approximately April 2024)

Responsibilities

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Patient care

You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction. Using your clinical expertise, you will, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education and discharge planning to support the continuity of care throughout the patient’s stay on Acute Medicine/Cardiology Unit.  Created with Sketch.

Goals

In addition, you will utilize your demonstrated clinical leadership skills, well developed analytical, problem solving, delegation and interpersonal skills to assist you in the provision of quality patient care. You will be accountable for the development of comprehensive patient care plans and patient education plans, which reflect your ongoing assessment focusing on the patient’s goals.  Created with Sketch.

Support

You will play a critical role in the coordination and development of interprofessional plans of care, which reflect patient needs. Your excellent clinical leadership skills will assist you in working with the interprofessional team in the further development of programs to enhance and support patient care.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in good standing. Current BCLS certification required. Completion of an accredited college Coronary Care 1 program or proof of demonstrated current enrollment or equivalent required. In the absence of the Coronary Care 1 certificate upon time of hire must complete Coronary Care 1 within 3 months of hire. RNAO membership is preferred.  

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Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with the healthcare organization's related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  Created with Sketch.

Proficiency

Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in medicine with an emphasis on cardiology (within the last 5 years) or international experience in critical care preferred. Excellent physical assessment skills. Proficient computer skills.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centred care environment. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently. Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills. Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.