Registered Nurse
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Reporting to the Manager, Emergency Department, the R.N. is responsible for patient assessment, priority setting, implementing Emergency Department nursing care and initiation of treatment, crisis intervention and the education of both patients and their families.
The R.N. adheres to the philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the hospital and the Emergency Department and complies with all safety procedures on safe working techniques and reports any unsafe conditions to the Manager.
The R.N. also demonstrates professionalism and participates in Quality Improvement activities of the department. The R.N. complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- Emergency nursing experience care for all types of patients including adult, maternal and pediatric populations - preferred
- Strong knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology with special attention to the cardiac, respiratory and neurological systems - preferred
- Advanced nursing skills: arrhythmia interpretation, performance of 12/15 lead EKG, administration of cardiac and vasoactive medications, care of patients with central lines and arterial lines, etc. - preferred
- Demonstrated effective problem solving/critical thinking
- Effective interpersonal communication (interdepartmental, patient/family)
- Commitment to patient focus and family centered care.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to communicate in French language an asset
- Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Emergency Department experience - preferred
- ACLS, ENPC and TNCC (or completed within 6 months of hire) – required
- NIHSS certificate (or completed within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years) – required
- BCLS - required
- PALS (or completed within 6 months of hire) - preferred
- EKG Interpretation Certificate OR demonstrated ability to interpret EKG - required
- Successful completion of the Emergency Nursing Course upon transfer to the unit (If not already completed) – required
- EKG Interpretation and Medication Calculation.
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Responsibilities
Assess and prioritize patients, provide emergency nursing care, initiate treatment, intervene in crises, and educate patients and their families. Follow hospital and department standards and safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, demonstrate professionalism, and participate in quality improvement activities.
Requirements
A current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required, along with BCLS, NIHSS, EKG interpretation, and ACLS, ENPC, and TNCC credentials (some may be completed within six months of hire); an Emergency Nursing Course is required upon transfer if not already completed. Emergency Department experience and advanced clinical skills are preferred, while effective communication, critical thinking, patient- and family-centered care, and collaborative teamwork are expected.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Nursing
- Clinical Prioritization
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient and Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram Performance
- Cardiac Medication Administration
- Vasoactive Medication Administration
- Central Line Care
- Arterial Line Care
- Quality Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Prioritization
- Emergency Nursing
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Education
- Family-Centered Care
- Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Cardiac Care
- Respiratory Care
- Neurological Care
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
- 12-Lead EKG
- 15-Lead EKG
- Cardiac Medications
- Vasoactive Medications
- Central Lines
- Arterial Lines
- ACLS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- BCLS
- PALS
- Emergency Nursing Course
- Medication Calculation
- Quality Improvement