Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario. The Brantford General is an acute care hospital The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community Why Choose BCHS? Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund) Casual, Part time and Full time positions Many of our inpatient units have PSW support as part of their care teams We accept availability for part time staff and have a variety of full time DDNN schedules HOOPP Pension Plan Unionized with ONA Predictable work locations Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists) Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff). Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members. Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees. Position Summary The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Emergency Services, and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Emergency Services. There are two roles working opposite shifts of eachother of 11am-11pm Mandatory Qualifications Graduate of an accredited college university nursing program Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current emergency nursing experience is an asset Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification (within 6 months of employment) Triage Certification (eCTAS) (completed after 24 months of Emergency experience) Mandatory Competencies Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners Ability to multi task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning Mature, reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions. Preferred Preferred Competencies Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC) Triage certificate in adult and paediatric populations Member of RNAO Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students Accommodation The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation. IND-HP

Location: Brantford, CA

Posted Date: 9/10/2024