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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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Brant Community Healthcare System

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You must have an accredited nursing degree, be registered in Ontario, hold BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and Basic Arrhythmia certifications, plus demonstrate critical thinking and strong communication skills.
  • You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, manage assignments, provide health education, and coordinate care in the Emergency Department, ensuring safe and effective nursing practice.

Requirements

  • Mandatory Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited college university nursing program
  • Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current emergency nursing experience is an asset
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification (within 6 months of employment)
  • Triage Certification (eCTAS) (completed after 24 months of Emergency experience)
  • Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management.
  • Mandatory Competencies
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
  • Ability to multi task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
  • Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
  • Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
  • Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
  • Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning
  • Mature, reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Preferred Competencies
  • Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC)
  • Triage certificate in adult and paediatric populations
  • Member of RNAO
  • Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
  • Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students

Responsibilities

  • - The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients.
  • - Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Emergency Services, and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Emergency Services.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department position?

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited college/university nursing program, registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and possess current certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Is emergency nursing experience required for this role?

While current emergency nursing experience is an asset, it is not explicitly required.

What type of scheduling options are available for this position?

The Brant Community Healthcare System offers casual, part-time, and full-time positions, with a variety of full-time DDNN schedules available.

Is there a vaccination requirement for applicants?

Yes, all applicants must provide proof of two doses of full vaccination against Covid-19 or written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated, as per the organization's policy.

What competencies are preferred for this role?

Preferred competencies include Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC), Triage certification in adult and pediatric populations, and membership in the RNAO, among other skills related to education and mentoring.

Are there opportunities for professional development and education reimbursement?

Yes, the Brant Community Healthcare System offers a Centralized Education Fund for tuition reimbursement and encourages continuing education and personal development in nursing.

What support systems are in place for nurses working in the Emergency Department?

Employees have access to support 24/7, including managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff. There is also a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their families.

What is the approach to safety within the organization?

Safety is a corporate priority at BCHS, and successful applicants are expected to demonstrate good stewardship in identifying, reporting, and mitigating unsafe acts or conditions.

How does BCHS promote diversity and accessibility in its hiring process?

BCHS is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from diverse groups. They provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations can be arranged upon request.

What is the work environment like in the Emergency Department?

The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to multi-task and set priorities in a high-intensity and rapidly changing setting, focusing on patient-centered care.

Brant Community Healthcare System

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.