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Registered Nurse- Paeds

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with 2 years of pediatric experience, BCLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP certifications, a breastfeeding certificate, and strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
  • You will assess, plan, and implement patient care, educate families, manage assignments, coordinate care, and ensure safe, ethical, evidence-based practices in pediatric services.

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) paediatric experience
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Breastfeeding certificate
  • 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
  • Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  • Able to perform paediatric I.V. starts
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Member of RNAO
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification
  • Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the interprofessional 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
  • Acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients
  • Responsible for providing evidence based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Paediatric Services
  • Demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Registered Nurse - Paeds position?

The mandatory qualifications include being a graduate of an accredited nursing program, registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, having two years of current paediatric experience, and possessing current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, as well as a breastfeeding certificate.

What are the work shift requirements for this position?

The position requires the ability to work all shifts, as the role involves providing care in a high-intensity and rapidly changing environment.

Is there support available for professional development?

Yes, BCHS offers a tuition reimbursement program through its Centralized Education Fund to support ongoing professional development.

Are there any additional certifications that are preferred for this role?

Yes, preferred certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), and experience performing paediatric I.V. starts.

What benefits does BCHS offer to its employees?

BCHS offers benefits such as a HOOPP Pension Plan, predictable work locations, discounted onsite parking, and a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family members.

Does BCHS provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process?

Yes, BCHS provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment and selection process.

What is the focus of the Brant Community Healthcare System?

BCHS focuses on making a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve, emphasizing values of Care, Accountability, Respect, and Equity to build a healthier community.

Is experience in nursing education or mentorship considered beneficial?

Yes, demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor colleagues and students is considered an advantageous competency for this position.

What type of nursing care will the successful applicant be responsible for?

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive, safe, effective, and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Paediatric Services.

What is the corporate priority related to safety at BCHS?

Safety, including patient, worker, and workplace safety, is a corporate priority at BCHS, and employees are expected to demonstrate good stewardship in identifying, reporting, and mitigating unsafe acts or conditions.

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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.