Registered Nurse

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate "I care and I respect you," providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Successful completion of a Cardiac Monitoring/Rhythm Recognition Course preferred (must be wiling to complete within 6 months)
• Current ACLS certification preferred (must be willing to complete within 6 months)
• Current CPR certification required
• Completion of Complex Communication training, such as Gentle Persuasion preferred
• BScN preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years current Medical/Surgical experience preferred
• Ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and prioritization skills to nursing duties required
• Basic proficiency in the use of computers required
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of clinical environments required
• Experience with electronic nursing documentation preferred

Principal Duties:

• Assigned to provide appropriate nursing care and teaching to a specific clinical unit, to be determined
• Reporting structure is to the Manager Professional Practice, however, day to day leadership will be provided by the clinical manager of the service area where the nurse has been assigned
• Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
• Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
• Acts as a coach, mentor, resource and positive role model for new staff and students
• Other related duties as assigned

Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 10.07 of the ONA Collective Agreement