As a member of the health care team, the Registered Nurse provides assessment, evaluation and implementation of care plans to acutely ill patient population according to the job description and standards of practice for a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (B.C.L.S.)
- Demonstrated current knowledge of physical assessment and clinical decision making
- Demonstrated current knowledge and experience caring for critically ill or injured patients
- Current experience in pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilators
- Demonstrated current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedures
- Proficient in insertion of intravenous lines
- Must be able to start IVs and be certified in defibrillation and maintain certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills, ongoing professional development
- Ability to perform well in high stress situations
- Successful completion of recognized intensive care related courses
- Critical Care Certificate and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) preferred
