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Registered Nurse - Medical Integrated Program

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with 2 years of med/surg experience, BCLS and ACLS certifications, excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, provide health education, manage care assignments, and coordinate patient care in a clinical leadership role.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
  • Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current 2 years of experience in a medical/surgical setting
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • 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 centred approach
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
  • Ability to multitask 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.
  • Able to perform venipuncture and I.V. starts
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Member of RNAO
  • Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

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.

FAQs

What kind of care setting does this position involve?

This position involves providing nursing care in a medical/surgical setting within the Medical Integrated Program at BCHS, which includes both Brantford General and The Willett in Paris.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical/surgical setting.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, BCHS offers ongoing education opportunities, including a centralized education fund for tuition reimbursement.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work schedule includes casual, part-time, and full-time positions, with full-time nurses typically working a 4 on 5 off schedule.

Is there support available for employees during their shifts?

Yes, BCHS provides 24/7 support including on-call managers, physicians, allied health, and support staff to assist nurses during their shifts.

What certifications are mandatory for this role?

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is mandatory, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Is there an emphasis on patient safety?

Yes, safety (patient, worker, and workplace) is a corporate priority at BCHS, and the successful applicant is expected to demonstrate good stewardship in identifying and reporting unsafe acts or conditions.

Do you promote diversity and inclusion in your hiring practices?

Yes, BCHS is committed to employment equity, diversity, and creating an accessible and inclusive organization, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

What are the main competencies desired for candidates?

Desired competencies include critical thinking skills, effective communication, ability to multitask, and a commitment to exceptional customer service, among others.

Are there opportunities for cross-training in this role?

Yes, nurses in the Medical Integrated Program will have the opportunity to cross-train between different floors, allowing them to learn new roles and support colleagues as needed.

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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.