Original job description
The successful incumbent will provide safe, evidence-informed quality nursing care to an acute medical and surgical patient population by combining interpersonal communication with clinical knowledge and skills. Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO Demonstrate the ability to competently assess the patient, intervene appropriately and evaluate outcomes Demonstrate the knowledge, experience and ability to provide care for patients with a variety of needs including but not limited to: initiation and maintenance of IV’s, administration of medication delivered via various routes, blood and blood product administration, patient controlled analgesia, TPN care and maintenance of CVADs, capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tubes, chest tubes, enteral feeds, wound management, oxygen therapy and tracheostomies Be able to provide appropriate care to pre-operative and post-operative patient Ability to interpret normal and abnormal telemetry strips Ability to interpret normal and abnormal laboratory values with appropriate nursing interventions Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the delivery of care in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the RN as a member of the interdisciplinary team Demonstrate an ability to communicate efficiently, effectively and respectfully to patients, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered and family-centered care Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education Ability to fulfill the charge role for break coverage and on night shiftHalton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Recent medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting required Coronary Care I is required within 6 months of hire Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred Demonstrates commitment to continuing education Preference will be given to those with telemetry experience Physical Assessment Course is an asset Strong patient assessment skills required Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a rapidly changing environment Team player with strong public relations and organizational skills Caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude towards patients and families Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position Satisfactory employment and attendance recordHalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, evidence-informed nursing care to acute medical and surgical patients, including assessment, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes. Deliver a range of clinical treatments and coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, including charge coverage when required.
Requirements
Applicants must hold current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current Heart & Stroke-approved Basic Life Support certification, and recent acute-care medical/surgical experience. Coronary Care I must be completed within six months of hire; strong assessment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills are required, while telemetry experience and a Physical Assessment Course are assets.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood Product Administration
- Telemetry Interpretation
- Laboratory Value Interpretation
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care
- Wound Management
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Tracheostomy Care
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Charge Nurse Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Life Support
- Coronary Care I
- Telemetry
- Patient Assessment
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Blood and Blood Product Administration
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Central Venous Access Devices
- Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Nasogastric Tubes
- Chest Tubes
- Enteral Feeding
- Wound Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Laboratory Values
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Physical Assessment Course
