Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

image

Brant Community Healthcare System

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified RN with current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and empathy are essential.
  • You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, manage assignments, address educational needs, and coordinate care for Emergency Services patients.

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 types of positions are available at BCHS for the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department?

BCHS offers part-time, casual, and full-time positions for the Registered Nurse role in the Emergency Department.

What are the mandatory qualifications required to apply for this position?

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, have current emergency nursing experience (an asset), and hold certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS, as well as Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification within 6 months of employment.

Is COVID-19 vaccination required for applicants?

Yes, all applicants must provide proof of two doses of full vaccination against COVID-19 or submit written proof of a medical or religious exemption as per Organization Policy.

What are the working hours for this position?

The Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department work opposite shifts from 11 am to 11 pm.

Is there support available for employees working in high-pressure environments?

Yes, BCHS provides 24/7 support including managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff to aid employees in high-intensity situations.

What competencies are preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Preferred competencies include Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC), triage certification for adult and pediatric populations, membership in RNAO, and demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Does BCHS offer education and training benefits?

Yes, BCHS offers a centralized education fund for tuition reimbursement and encourages ongoing education and personal development in nursing.

What kind of employee assistance program is available?

BCHS provides a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program that is available to all employees and their family members.

Are there any specific characteristics the ideal candidate should possess?

The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent critical thinking and communication skills, the ability to work independently and in teams, and a commitment to exceptional customer service with patients and families.

What is BCHS's stance on diversity and inclusion in hiring?

BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, welcoming applications from individuals of various backgrounds, including women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, and persons with disabilities.

Brant Community Healthcare System

Exceptional Care - Exceptional People.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

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.