Registered Nurse, Urgent Care Centre

at  St Josephs Health Care London

POSTING # 53882 - [ ONA ]

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care Centre - 1 position
Urgent Care Centre
St. Joseph’s Hospital - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $39.07 - $56.00 /hour
St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/AllPrograms/CommunityCommitmentProgramfor_Nurses.
The Urgent Care Centre at St Joseph’s Hospital is a fast paced, rapidly changing environment that serves people who experience urgent healthcare concerns. The application of the nursing process and collaboration with the healthcare team is the primary responsibility of nurses in the Urgent Care Centre to ensure the care needs of the patient are met. The RN in Urgent Care participates as a lead member on the Medical Emergency Response Team responding to the medical emergencies encountered at St. Joseph’s Hospital Site.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid ACLS (in person)
• Valid PALS and/or ENPC (in person)
• Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Certification/Triage Trained
• Three years Emergency nursing experience within the last five years
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Demonstrated competency for patient assessment, planning and evaluating care interventions
• Demonstrated ability to function productively in a demanding work environment
• Demonstrated experience in processing referrals and accessing community resources
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in I.V., Phlebotomy, EKG Interpretation, BDC drug administration and competency in medically delegated acts, eg. defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• BScN
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph’s Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph’s, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date: September 24, 2024
Submission deadline: September 30, 2024

Please refer the Job description for details