Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit in Sault Ste. Marie

Purpose: Critical Care at Sault Area Hospital is a fast-paced and collaborative environment, equipped with 14 critical care beds and 4 stepdown beds, providing advanced care for adult patients facing life-threatening conditions. The unit focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, with a strong emphasis on critical interventions and recovery. ICU presents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise while working alongside an interdisciplinary team of specialists in a dynamic setting. The patient population consists primarily of individuals with severe, acute medical conditions, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for those dedicated to making a difference in the care of critically ill patients.

Duties:

• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of care to critically ill patients.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provides health teaching to patients and family.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Certificate of critical care nursing from a program that meets the standards of Critical Care in Ontario.
• ACLS certification.

Experience:

• Recent experience working in an ICU.

Skills:

• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of level 3 patients in an ICU environment.
• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.
• Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.

Ability:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially. This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.