ONA-Resource Nurse-Emergency

Union: ONA Nursing

Location: KW Campus

Work Type: Part Time Job Share

Shift: ONA 2D 2N

Summary:

The Resource Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Emergency Department in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities:

This individual will be an active participant in department activities which facilitates achievement of department goals and objectives through the following practices:

• Promote collaborative team practice amongst disciplines
• Plan, co-ordinate, and direct patient care activities in the department
• Assign duties to team members that are consistent with the member's knowledge, skill and scope of practice
• Assess departmental needs during the shift and readjusts assignments as needed
• Act as a resource, mentor and role model for staff members communicating appropriate knowledge, skills, and judgment
• Adapt to changing workloads, collaborating with colleagues hospital-wide regarding adjusting priorities
• First line of resolution to patient complaints and unusual occurrences.
• Participate in department committees as necessary
• Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurse of Ontario
• Minimum of one year current nursing experience to include:
  
• Blood and Blood Products Administration
  
• Urinary and Gastric Catheter Insertion
  
• Glucose Point of Care Testing
  
• Management of Patients with Intravenous Therapy
  
• BCLS
  
• Minimum of one year experience in an Emergency/Critical Care Setting and who demonstrates competency in:
  
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Venipuncture to initiate IV Therapy
• Advanced IV Medication Administration to include direct IV Administration and Special IV Infusions such as Inotropes
• Application of Energy to include Defibrillation and Transthoracic Pacing
• Successfully completed one or more of the following certificate programs/courses
  
• Required: PALS, ENPC, ACLS, Triage
• Recommended: TNCC/ETLS, NRP
• 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.