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

• Registered Nurse with Current General Class Registration 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). Timeline extended if currently using assessment skills in an emergent/urgent/triage environment.
• Defibrillation and External pacemaker to ER department standards required.
• Successful completion of exam to administer life saving medication required within orientation period.
• Demonstrates competency of initiation, administration and management of IV therapy including IV med administration.
• Certified in BCLS and recertify annually- required.
• Certified in ACLS required
• Commitment to develop knowledge, skill and ability to care for patients with Ventilators, Bipap, Special line care, peritoneal dialysis & CVP required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education required.
• Current Emergency Experience required.
• 2 years medical/surgical experience (1950 hours) an asset.
• Preference given to nurses with PALS, TNCC, Certified Emergency Care Course, Certified Canadian Emergency Nursing Certificate.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in staff meetings and unit-specific projects.
• Demonstrates ongoing participation with College of Nurses Reflective Practice.
• BSCN an asset.
• Participation in RNAO/ ENAO/ ENA an asset.
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required
• The successful candidate will have a continuing commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.

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