Registered Nurse - Acute Medicine

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family‑centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing is a self‑regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practising in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse required

Current BCLS Certification preferred (required within three (3) months)

BScN preferred

IV Certification preferred (required within three (3) months)

Skill, Ability and

Experience:

Ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and prioritization skills to nursing duties required

Basic proficiency in the use of computers required

2 years recent experience in Acute Adult nursing preferred

Experience with electronic nursing documentation preferred

French Language Proficiency preferred

Provides appropriate nursing care and teaching to Medical patients

Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives

Completes continuing education requirements as necessary

Acts as a coach, mentor, resource and positive role model for new staff and students

Other related duties as assigned

Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 10.07 of the ONA Collective Agreement.

Bluewater Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at  extension 8391 or human and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.

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