REGISTERED NURSES-ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL-MED/SURG, PSYCH, ICU, ER, GERIATRICS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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A) QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Education
| - Graduate of an accredited
Bachelor Nursing Program
- Current BCLS certificate
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Minimum Work Experience
| - Current registration
- 2-3 years post-graduate
experience and excellent clinical skills
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Required Registration
| · Membership
with the local Nurses Association is encouraged.
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Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
| - Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication
skills – written and verbal
- Able to assess, plan
implement and evaluate care
- Able to manage a group of
patients and organize work and priorities
- Able to display Hospital
values and work as an effective team member
- Able to cope with the
physical demands of the work
- Displays up to date
knowledge of nursing practice
- Demonstrates respect for
patient confidentiality and dignity
- Displays a positive
attitude towards diversity
- Prepared to work flexibly
across wards and work areas
- Able to act as a preceptor
and support others to develop skills and knowledge
- Displays clinical skills
and competencies for specialty area
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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care utilizing the nursing process. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes. As a member of a collaborative care team works with other disciplines to co-ordinate care to achieve patient/family outcomes.
The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship.
The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the service/unit, coordination of patient care, staffing allocation and/or the use of other resources as required.
In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the RN is also responsible for delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff.
The RN accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually demonstrating effective general nursing competencies and specialist competencies if working in a specialty area. This is achieved through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, continuous quality activities, and annual competency assessment, general for area specific. The RN practices according to the Nursing Board’s Code of Ethics, Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses, Specialty standards as applicable, and the Policies and Procedures of the Hospital Board. The RN is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice and conduct as defined by the Nursing Board and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid.
A) PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment Planning Intervention Evaluation Advocacy Professional Development and Accountability Professional Leadership, Education & Research
B) OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
All Employees will be held accountable for meeting or exceeding critical functions 1-7 below.
- Maintains confidentiality of all
hospital and patient information at all times
- Displays a positive attitude that
contributes to the hospital’s Customer Service Excellence and Diversity
Programs
- Adheres to Organization and
Departmental Service Standards.
- Adheres to organizational policies
and procedures.
- Demonstrates commitment to
Standards of Behaviour for Employees.
- Executes proper hand-washing
techniques.
- Adheres to organization and
department specific safety standards and guidelines.
**Please note: Unfortunately,
we do not have the ability to sponsor for immigration to the USA.
Canadian citizens who hold a Canadian passport are eligible for work authorization in the USA through the USMCA Free Trade Agreement
A VisaScreen is
required for all Canadian citizens (unless you are also a US citizen or have a
Green Card) to work as an RN in the USA. If you have not done so
already, please apply for this at www.cgfns.org If
you have questions about obtaining this document, please reach out to us
at [email protected]
We assist you with:
Matching you with the right location, facility and unit depending on your situation
Advising you on facilities that may offer Green Cards to Canadian citizens
Setting up interviews with hiring manager(s)
RN Documentation
including:
Resume
NCLEX
Obtaining Appropriate State RN License
VisaScreen
Work Authorization
SSN
Other documentation as required by facility
Assistance with obtaining employment letter for US work authorization including all items required by U.S. Immigration
On-Call for nurses who may need assistance during border crossing to obtain work authorization
Ongoing support & assistance for nurses during relocation process
Assistance establishing U.S. credit history and setting up U.S. bank accounts
Assistance in buying or leasing a vehicle in U.S. with no U.S. credit history
Ongoing support for nurses throughout their employment
Assistance with renewal of work authorization and documentation when needed
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2-3 years post-graduate RN experience
Current BCLS
Other certifications depending on unit
2 and 3 year contracts available based on circumstances
NO NCLEX REQUIRED
NO CGFNS REQUIRED
Benefits
$3000 RELOCATION ALLOWANCE
Housing assistance x 3 months upon arrival
Major Medical Health Insurance (options include Private Doctors Home/Office Visits,vision, dental)
Life Insurance (one times annual salary) - no contributions by employee
18 Days paid vacation annually up to 5 years employment (eligible after 6 months continuous employment)
30 Days paid sick leave annually up to 2 years employment (eligible after 3 months continuous employment)
Educational Assistance, upon completion of one (1) year's employment. Thereafter eligible to apply to attend Seminars, Conferences etc. every 18 months.
Please note that all bonuses, incentives, and other employment terms mentioned in this job posting are subject to change at the discretion of the hospital management. We encourage interested candidates to inquire about current offerings during the recruitment process.
