This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 signing bonus with return of service

Position: Registered Nurse

Competition #: 2024-050

Status: Full-Time

Department: Hybrid: Rehab & Integrated Stroke and Surgical & Medical

Union Association: ONA

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00

Position Summary:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is at the core of the team providing excellence in care. The team includes, Hospitalists, Internal Medicine, Surgeons, Physician Assistants, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy services, 24/7 Critical Care Outreach Team, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathology, Dietician, Social Work, Unit Clerk, Personal Support Workers, and after hours administrative supervisors, all working closely with the Program Manager.

A medium sized community remote hospital, focused on patient and family centred care, working at Brockville General Hospital offers opportunity for government funded student loan forgiveness program and includes a level 3 ICU, Emergency Department, Labour & Delivery, Surgical Services Department, Stroke and Rehab care, Mental Health inpatient unit as well as other outpatient clinics

The Registered Nurse is expected to maintain competence and skills through on-going participation in continuing education, including in-house BCLS and ACLS training and will be able to demonstrate proof of such participation.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid BCLS and maintained throughout employment period
• Preference will be given to those with current medical/surgical experience, I.V. Therapy, Telemetry
• Computer literacy and teaching experience would be an asset
• Telemetry training, cardiac concepts certificate or equivalent
• Experience with National Rehabilitation System (NRS) would be an asset
• Previous experience working with stroke patients in an inpatient acute or rehabilitation setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Provision of care for patients within an inter-professional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education
• Provide leadership and guidance to Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers
• Good attendance and availability required
• Teaching and coaching to patients and families,
• Maintains documentation records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards,
• Adheres to a safe and healthy workplace and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adheres to health and safety related policy and procedures
• Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards and best practices within the nursing profession,
• Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development including annul training and education as indicated,
• Participates in unit/dept. and hospital quality improvement initiatives,
• Adapts and adheres to the values of BGH while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.