Registered Nurse
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and “Our People” as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.
Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Summary of responsibilities
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the role of Registered Nurse (RN) at CCH is to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical, and evidenced-based nursing care. The overall function of the RN is to assist our patients and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions and maximise their self-care abilities as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care. The RN also acts as a resource for members of the care team.
Members of this team cover absences on any unit for the duration of the shift. The RN will take on a full assignment and work collaboratively with the patient care team on the unit in which he/she is assigned.
Requirements of the job
Holds current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Cornwall Community Hospital
Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Recent demonstration of technical skills and use of equipment in the clinical setting (e.g. CVAD’s, TPN, IVs, pumps)
Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Advanced
Two years’ experience in an acute medical and/or surgical setting.
Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)
Key skills or competencies
Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
Leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (care plan)
Ability to teach and mentor RPNs, RNs, students as required
Completes mandatory training as required at the unit level
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Offer ID: #1087864,
Published: 1 week ago,
Company registered: 5 months ago