Registered Nurse - Emergency General at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, Nursing Care, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Physical Assessment, ECG Interpretation, Clinical Decision Making, Cardiac Arrest Procedures, Respiratory Arrest Procedures, Problem-Solving, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Registered Nurse works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Hamilton General Hospital Emergency Department (ED). As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. ED nurses work in fast-paced, complex and highly technologically integrated environments. The RN will participate in ongoing education and development as they strive to provide the best care for all. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Demonstrated current experience in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing for adults and children; minimum two (2) years’ experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and management of a broad range of disease processes involving all age groups; e.g. critically ill, injured, episodic and non-urgent patients Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, ECG interpretation, health teaching, and clinical decision making without a prior diagnosis of emergency presentations, in all age groups Demonstrated current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedures Demonstrated knowledge of the community and hospital resources, including regional programs Proven ability to work in a high volume, high turnover environment Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, both in the hospital and in the community Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated strong leadership ability and organizational skills, ongoing professional development Ability to perform well in high stress situations Certification for Emergency Nursing (ENCP) preferred Critical Care Certificate preferred Current certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Current certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred Current certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred Current certificate in Trauma Nursing Competency Certificate (TNCC) preferred

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care while providing direct nursing care within the fast-paced, complex environment of the Emergency Department. This role involves participating in ongoing education and development to ensure the provision of optimal patient care for all age groups.