Job Description & How to Apply Below
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First , and our core values of Integrity , Quality , Respect , Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.
EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
LOCATION
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for Registered Nurse Emergency and act as a contributing team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Coronary Care 1
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or commitment to obtain within 12 months
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or commitment to obtain within 18 months
Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or commitment to obtain certification within 2 years
Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or commitment to obtain within 6 monthsli
Critical Care or Emergency Room Certification or commitment to obtain certification within 2 years
OHA Triage Training if qualified; or commitment to complete Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification when requested
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification preferred
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA):
Emergency Nursing Certification (ENC) preferred
Experience caring for Mental Health Patients preferred
Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips (tested prior to movement to cardiac monitored area)
Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional practice standards
Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, public, volunteers and colleagues and fosters good public relations and effective and positive working relationships promoting collective problem solving and conflict resolution approaches
Proven good attendance with capability of maintaining this same standard
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to prioritize workload and effectively respond to many simultaneous and competing demands from patients, families, staff, physicians, and other programs and departments
Intense visual concentration required for processing practitioners’ orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach, and physically support patients with assistance; as required Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending
Adheres to safe and healthy workplace practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards, and adheres to health and safety related policies and procedures
Understanding of compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Infection Prevention…
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