Registered Nurse

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