Job Description:
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse, Float Team provides care and resources to the nursing units within Stevenson Memorial Hospital. This position works in consultation with the RNs and other staff within the interdisciplinary team. This position will work on a variety of units, including but not limited to: Emergency, Medicine, and Obstetrics within the hospital. This position is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care to diverse acute medical patients through practicing in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies and standards of care, the College of Nurses (CNO) and all relevant legislation.
Qualifications and Experience
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Nurse.
Current BCLS.
Current ACLS and PALS or commitment to complete within three (3) months of hire.
TNCC certification required or commitment to complete within six (6) months of hire.
CC1 and CC2 or commitment to complete within twelve (12) months of hire.
Experience with arterial lines and central lines maintenance
Management of Aggressive Behaviour or equivalent preferred.
Certificate in Gentle Persuasive Approach preferred.
Recent (within two years) experience in emergency/mental health medicine/surgery department preferred.
Skills and Abilities
IV therapy initiation and maintenance (parenteral therapy).
Demonstrates excellent assessment, communication, organization, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a fast paced demanding environment.
Demonstrates a strong abilities to facilitate patient and family-centered care and establish therapeutic relationships.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
It is the responsibility of all employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Our Values
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
Compassion - We respond to our patients' needs with empathy
Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
Excellence - We support a culture of distinction
Hours of Work: In order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. There is the expectation that you are available to work weekdays, weekends and all shifts (days, nights, 12 hours).
Other: All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination (two doses) unless provided with a medical exemption or an accomodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of our mandatory screening process, the Hospital will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
Stevenson is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at ext 3354.
