POSITION: Registered Nurse UNIT: Acute Medicine Unit STATUS: Regular Part Time (A) SALARY: $39.07 - $56.00 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Acute Medical Unit encompasses AMU3, AMU4, and AMU5 and provides nursing care for patients with a wide variety of diagnosis including but not limited to: gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory problems (pneumonia, chronic bronchitis) and cardiovascular disease (stroke, chest pain and heart failure). Our multi-disciplinary healthcare team is dedicated to promoting the maximum possible independence and healthiest lifestyle for all patients in the unit throughout their hospital stay. The RN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. HOURS: Must be available for all 11.25 and 7.5 hour tours applicable to the department/unit, and other tours as assigned by the hospital, 24 hour rotation, seven (7) days per week. In addition, the successful candidate must be available on a pre-determined basis for at least four (4) tours per bi-weekly pay period, and either one (1) weekend in two (2) or three (3) weekends in six (6). SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Registered Nurse, currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Graduate of a BSc in Nursing or education and experience that allows the RN to practice at full scope
Previous one (1) year Acute Medical Care experience within the last three (3) years preferred
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certificate required
Ability to assess changing situations quickly and respond accordingly
Proven ability to work independently utilizing strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills
Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to acute medical nursing
Continuing education in heart & stroke preferred
Continuing education in geriatric nursing preferred
Palliative Care Fundamentals (Level 1) preferred
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and P.I.E.C.E.S certification preferred
Safe Management certification preferred
Basic computer skills (Cerner, OneChart, Outlook)
Excellent attendance and performance record CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Maintain competencies to ensure they are relevant and up to date on a continuing basis
Maintain and continuously enhance competencies through continuous learning in order to base practice on knowledge and skills relevant to client health needs
Reflect on competencies in relation to changes occurring in the surrounding society and health environment in order to acquire and develop new competencies on an ongoing basis
Responsibility for educational support for competent nursing practice is shared among individual nurses, professional nursing organizations, employers, education institutions and governments as they make decisions that affect the common goal of quality care
Foster a culture of patient and staff safety guided by STEGH’s Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct #IND

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