Nursing Graduate Guarantee - Port Perry, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Description

Utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, competent care to assigned patients; using a systematic problem-solving approach to assess the condition and identify the needs of the patient; observing and enforcing aseptic technique and infection control principles required in the prevention of nosocomial and communicable diseases; developing a plan of care for patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (within good standing and must provide annual registration);
• Current BCLS;
• Coronary Care I course (Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation) required OR must enrol within 3 months of commencing in position and successfully complete within 12 months of commencing in position (reimbursement for the cost of the course will be provided upon providing proof of completion);
• Recent related clinical experience in general medicine and surgical care nursing;
• Recent experience in an acute medical/surgical/cardiology unit preferred
• Proven cardiac rhythm and patient assessment skills (tested)
• Critical Care Certificate course or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrated wound management and pain management skills;
• Knowledgeable regarding the application of health and safety and infection control principles as it applies to the role of RN;
• Sound knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the C.N.O. "Standards of Nursing Practice";
• Proven organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Able to assume a charge/resource role;
• Sound judgment, good observation and patient assessment skills; flexibility/adaptability to work assignments, tact and empathy;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Able to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Previous Cardiac Monitoring course and/or Critical Care Certificate course or equivalent experience preferred;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular inservice education in this area;
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

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) .

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.

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.