Job Number:

J0826-0417

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$41.15 - $58.98/Hour

Job Title:

Advanced Beginner Registered Nurse (RN) - Picton Emergency Room

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Department:

ER

Site:

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

Shifts are up to 12 hours long and may be scheduled on days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. Hours and shifts are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization.

Position Summary

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to expand your expertise, working in our ER is an incredible foundation for future opportunities in nursing, education, professional practice, or leadership. You'll gain broad, hands-on experience managing a wide range of cases-including medical, surgical, cardiac, trauma, pediatric, and obstetrical emergencies-all in a supportive, small-hospital environment.

We offer flexible scheduling with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts and guaranteed every-second-weekend off. Full-time lines primarily feature 12-hour shifts, and for those interested, there's the opportunity to cross-train on the inpatient medical floor for even more variety and growth.

Required
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in ACLS or able obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position
• Current certification in ACLS, or a minimum BLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course.
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QH Cardio Concepts) or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position.
• Minimum 1-year recent emergency room experience within the last 2 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Duties
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills to assume incharge responsibility to function independently.
• Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards.
• Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice.
• Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status.
• Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs.
• Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care.
• Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice.
• Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally - lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
• Required Constantly - standing
• Required Frequently - walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally - sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely - balancing, climbing
Dexterity
• Required Frequently - forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally - fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely - foot action