Registered Nurse - 3C/Z Pediatric Medicine & Intermediate Care at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric nursing, Acute care, Intermediate care, Vascular access, Cardio respiratory monitoring, Medication administration, Pediatric dialysis, Physical assessment, Psychosocial assessment, Health teaching, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Interpersonal skills, Leadership, Delegation, Patient care coordination, Family-centered care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The 3C Pediatric Medicine and Intermediate Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), the largest unit at MCH, provides inpatient tertiary, acute, and sub-speciality care to pediatric medical patients. Our newly renovated, state of the art department is a dynamic, fast-paced unit where specialized medical care is provided to children with complex medical care needs. The 3C Pediatric Medicine department at MCH takes an innovative approach to our orientation programs. We welcome nurses entering the profession and are committed to ensuing a successful transition from student to nurse. Our 3C Registered Nurses care for a wide range of pediatric patients with complex medical issues including congenital abnormalities, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal disorders, neurology, and pediatric trauma. All pediatric medicine nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses, working collaboratively in the both the medical and level 2 step-down unit. 3C provides opportunities to develop your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months from hire Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care and disease process of acutely ill children within the pediatric population groups; growth and development from neonate to teenager (normal and abnormal); family-centered care, family roles and structure; chronic and acute illness; pain management; and death and dying Demonstrated competence in the care of the above mentioned pediatric populations including: vascular access, cardio respiratory monitoring, medication administration for pediatric patients and pediatric dialysis Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the pediatric population Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching with pediatric patients and their families Demonstrated ability to communicate with children and their families under stressful conditions and collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills Demonstrated leadership and delegation abilities and the ability to organize and coordinate patient and family-centered care with members of the healthcare team Demonstrated ongoing professional development and commitment to corporate initiatives Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change in patient condition, length of stay, and workload status

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs within a multidisciplinary team. They provide nursing care according to professional standards in both medical and step-down unit settings.