Registered Nurse - Women & Child​/Surgical Unit

Overview

Position:
Registered Nurse

Competition:

Status:
Full-Time

Department:
Women & Child / Surgical Unit

Union: ONA

Salary: $39.07-$56.00 / Hour

• Provide quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the supervision of the Department Manager and coordination of the Team Lead, in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) and unit standards.
• Maintain competence and skills through ongoing continuing education and demonstrate proof of participation; actively participate in the CNO Quality Assurance Program.
• Participate in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe, patient-centered environment and contribute to quality improvement and risk management.

• Registered Nurse (BScN) and current member in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• 2 years of Caseroom and post-partum experience required.
• Minimum Medical/Surgical Nursing experience required.
• IV and BCLS certification required and maintained.
• Previous obstetrical experience in labor and delivery unit, and experience in Newborn Nursery.
• Case Room Training and recent birthing RN experience within the last 12 months.
• Current First Aid/Health and Safety Leadership (F.H.S.L.), NRP and BCLS and maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Computer literacy mandatory.
• Teaching experience would be an asset.
• Successful completion of an approved Medications Administration Course consistent with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario; able to demonstrate recent experience in medication administration.

• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Able to work a variety of shifts and 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 team member.
• 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.
• Good attendance and availability required.