Registered Nurse – Float Pool

Position: Registered Nurse – Float Pool #336-25
DEPARTMENT: PATIENT ACCES & FLOW

POSITION LOCATION:

OWEN SOUND   UNION AFFILIATION: ONA   STATUS: FULL-TIME   WAGE RATE: $39.07 - $56.00

The Registered Nurse (Float Pool) will provide nursing care to a wide variety of patients at Brightshores Health System. Throughout each shift, the Registered Nurse (FP) will be a member of the nursing team that provides direct nursing care to a specific unit within the assigned hospital. It is possible that the Registered Nurse (FP) may commence their scheduled shift in one clinical area and, in response to fluctuations in patient census or acuity, may be re-directed to a different unit to support operational requirements.

It is also possible the Registered Nurse (FP) may be temporarily assigned to a specific unit/program area to provide coverage for extended leaves of absence or vacancies, as determined by organizational needs. The Registered Nurse (FP) is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility

Recent Medical-Surgical experience

Physical Assessment course

BCLS

ECG Interpretation

Venipunctures to establish an IV required

IV medications below the drip chamber required

Central line care - including tubing, dressing change, line removal and blood sampling

Management and care of patients with epidural analgesia

Management and care of PCA Pumps

Maintenance of TPN

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision required

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs

Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required

Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills

Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion

Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

Palliative Care experience

Post-Anaesthetic course

CCU I

ACLS/PALS

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