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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
Casual, Part time and Full-time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse demonstrates clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and be responsible for comprehensive nursing in the care of Medically Complex patients and must meet the following criteria:
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
Geriatric certificate (preferred)
Mandatory Qualifications
Recent experience in a complex care, geriatric nursing, medically acute or rehabilitation setting
Able to perform I.V. starts and venipuncture
Strong clinical practices with ability to champion evidence based best practice
Knowledge and understanding of Continuing Care reporting systems (CCR), Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Experience in patient teaching
Preferred Competencies
Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an interprofessional team
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
Proven critical thinking skills
Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
Well developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to establish work relationships with external partners
Excellent patient assessment skills
Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
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