Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Care- Temporary Part Time

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Purpose  Ambulatory Care is an outpatient department at the Sault Area Hospital which provides service to patients with varying needs such as care in the areas of: urology, minor procedures and surgery, orthopedics, medication administration, transfusion services, and pre / post-operative care and education.
Duties   Provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses, organizational and unit standards.
Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
Responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources.
Provide health teaching to patients and family.
Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives.
Is compliant with legislation, organizational/departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety
Qualifications   Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience   Minimum 1 year recent related experience
Demonstrated clinical competency in the care and management of patients requiring:
Urology procedures, including BCG treatments, assisting with cystoscopy procedures, and performing difficult catheterizations
Wound care
Surgical procedures, including aseptic technique
Minimally invasive medical procedures
Orthopedic care, including cast care
Pre and post-operative assessment, care and education
Skill   IV therapy competency, inclusive of central lines.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
Proficient in Meditech
Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.
Ability   Demonstrated ability to function efficiently in a fast paced clinical setting.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work independently.
Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note:

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.
Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting:
Existing Vacancy

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