Registered Nurse (Med-Surge) – NF 78-20 in Sioux Lookout

Job Summary:

The RN is responsible to coordinate, assess, plan, provide interventions and evaluate care, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RN College of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic CPR certificate (BCLS) required
• Minimum one year experience preferred
• ACLS/PALS/NALS course and/or status preferred
• EKG/Dysrhythmia interpretation course/skill an asset
• Good communication skills, non-judgmental manner, team player
• Good assessment skills
• Intravenous/venipuncture skills/certification
• Problem solving skills
• Crisis Intervention skills

Job Duties:

• Provide assistance to and relief for all areas as required
• Maintain flexible work hours
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
• Must be willing to work the present 12 hour shift rotation
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment with unpredictable situations
• Ability to cope with hazardous situations: exposure to chemicals, infectious disease, and treatment of confused/irrational/agitated/uncooperative patients
• Ability to self-reflect on practice and make adjustments based on both internal and external feedback
• Provide culturally competent and respectful care in accordance with hospital policy
• Other nursing duties
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.