POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency department is responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the mission, vision, goals, objectives and policies of the hospital and the Clinical Services Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Registered Nurse with Current General Class Registration required.
• Certified in BCLS and recertify annually required.
• Certified in ACLS required
• Completion of Coronary Care One Certificate within previous two years or current usage of arrhythmia analysis within previous two years, to ACLS standards required. Must be able to demonstrate arrhythmia interpretation during orientation period.
• Current Patient Assessment Course within 3 years required (exempt if newly graduated within the past 3 years). OR currently working in acute care using assessment skills
• Defibrillation and External pacemaker to ER department standards required.
• Successful completion of exam to administer lifesaving medication required within orientation period.
• IV Therapy and IV Med administration course required or demonstrated recent experience in an acute care Emergency Room setting
• BSCN considered an asset.
• Preference given to nurses with PALS, CTAS, TNCC, Certified Emergency Care Course, Certified Canadian Emergency Nursing Certificate.

Experience:

• Experience working in an Emergency Department is required.
• 2 years acute medical/surgical experience required if no Emergency experience.
• Participation in RNAO/ ENAO/ ENA an asset.
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated willingness to participate in staff meetings and unit-specific projects.
• Demonstrates ongoing participation with College of Nurses Reflective Practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.
• Demonstrates a commitment to develop knowledge, skill and ability to care for patients with Ventilators, Bipap, Special line care, peritoneal dialysis & CVP required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with flexibility under ever changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to care for complex patients within an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability in conflict management.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and decision-making skills with the ability to appropriately delegate tasks.
• Demonstrated skill in patient education and promotion of patient independence using principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated proven ability to be accountable and to foster accountability in others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements, medical/legal issues, and commitment to remaining abreast of changes.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated accountability for decision-making

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self-Directed Learning Opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meeting the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses and functions within the policies and procedures of the Patient Care Services.
• Organizing and implementing a plan of nursing care to meet the needs of each assigned patient.
• Uses evidence-based practice in decision making to coordinate patient care activities and provides effective resources and support as appropriate.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient status (complexity, stability) that may require consultation or transfer of care
• Monitoring performance data with respect to patient care and workflow processes and outcomes and optimizing outcomes by participating as required in improvement activities
• Effectively utilizing human and material resources.
• Participating in the orientation of new staff members to the nursing unit.
• Attending educational programs and in-services to enhance his/her knowledge, and participating in the planning and implementing of same.
• Maintaining professional competence by assessing his/her own professional development needs, and establishing goals and actions to meet same.
• Assisting in maintaining the established standards of care through individual performance, participation in hospital committees, and assisting with performance improvement, work and patient flow activities
• Working collaboratively with external education facility personnel to facilitate and support student learning.
• Maintaining an awareness of current developments in nursing practice.
• Performing Charge Nurse role when assigned.
• Responsible to contribute to ongoing Patient safety
• Functioning in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures.
• Promoting collaboration by effective communication.
• Participating as a member of the interprofessional team and promoting effective liaisons between patient, family and physician, and other health team members and community agencies. Encouraging referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Demonstrating knowledge of and maintaining competence in accordance with RHPA and other relevant legislation and standards.
• Participating in assessing health needs and promoting health education and maintenance through patient and family teaching programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by direct manager.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.