Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Child & Youth Inpatient is an 8-bed unit aligned with the Obstetrics Unit. The unit provides care using an interprofessional team approach and consists of Paediatricians, Neonatologists, specially trained Nurses, Social Workers, and Pharmacists, as well as other disciplines as necessary to provide appropriate care for patients.

As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

PALS required or willing to obtain with 6 months of hire date

Paediatric and Neonatal resuscitation course preferred

Breastfeeding course or equivalent

Preference will be given to applicants with 1-2 years of paediatric experience

Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS

Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department

Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area

Computer literacy in current software applications

Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others

Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:

Ability to function independently within the scope of practice

Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills

Excellent organizational skills

Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession

Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care