Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service

Union: ONA Nursing

Location: KW Campus

Work Type: Temporary

Contract End Date: September 30, 2022

Shift: Days, Weekends

Summary:

The Acute Pain Service nurse works collaboratively with physicians, nursing and the allied health team under the direction of Anesthesiology to provide consultation and intervention with regard to acute pain management. The Registered Nurse functions as a role model and provides mentorship and leadership to the health care team where acute pain issues exist.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience within the last 6 months in the acute management of patients requiring epidural catheters, PCA, and regional anesthesia along with oral modalities
• Knowledge of current and evolving pain modalities
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in Orthopedics, Gynecology, General Surgery, Critical Care
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must demonstrate leadership in effective utilization of resources achieving best practices in pain management
• Advanced assessment skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to successfully provide staff training in pain management
• Develop and utilize research based teaching & resource material, policies and educational resources
• Masters of Nursing preferred
• Good attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.