Registered Nurse - Emergency

Position Overview

Schedule and Employment

• Status is regular full-time.
• Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• The assignment may change based on departmental needs.

Compensation

• Rate of pay is $41.15 to $58.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing is required.
• At least two years of current or recent clinical experience in Emergency, I.C.U., or step-down units is required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are preferred.
• Coronary Care 1 must be completed within one year of the start date.
• Delegated Controlled Acts certification must be completed within six months and recertified annually.
• Competence in patient assessment, emergency intervention, clinical teaching, documentation, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork is required.
• IV therapy, venipuncture, medication administration, blood product administration, and related emergency care knowledge are required.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, availability, and performance are required.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide patient- and family-centered care to emergency patients of all ages and with varied medical or mental health needs.
• Assess patients and intervene appropriately in emergency situations.
• Initiate and maintain IVs, perform venipuncture, administer medications, and administer blood and blood products.
• Provide patient-controlled analgesia, capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tube and chest tube care, enteral feeds, wound management, and oxygen therapy.
• Teach patients and families, document care, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and support quality and patient safety.

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