Registered Nurse - Pickering, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of the Jerry Coughlan Health and Wellness Centre, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment.

Using an advanced level of nursing practice and excellent observation skills, the RN will successfully care for patients undergoing surgery in the Pre-Operative, Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas of care.

The RN will demonstrate flexibility to work throughout the Peri Anaesthesia environment in order to promote patient flow; monitor post-operative patient progress while recovering from local, regional, or general anesthesia and support a safe and timely discharge.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*Current Ontario Registration with the College of Nurses (in good standing);
*Current BCLS required;
*Current ACLS required;
*PALS is an asset;
*Recent Critical Care or PACU experience preferred;
*PACU or critical care certificate must be complete prior to start date and active enrollment with associated program end date must be provided in order to be considered;

• At least 2 years recent post surgical care experience required;

*Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care;
*Ability to handle a stressful environment in a positive manner;
*Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team;
*Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice;
*Demonstrated knowledge in patient centre care approach and principles including patient education;
*Ability to adapt to a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment;
*Demonstrated commitment to continuing education;
*Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees and quality improvement projects;

*Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; prioritizing; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution;
*Demonstrated knowledge and ability to care for patients with advanced airway needs;
Understanding of surgical procedures including pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care and discharge teaching;
*Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
*Must have a satisfactory performance record;
*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
*Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
*Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
*Demonstrated pattern of good attendance with the ability to maintain this same standard.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.