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