Job Number:

J0926-0347

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - CCU

Job Type:

Regular Full-Time

Job Category:

Nursing

Vacancy Type:

Replacement

Open Positions:

1

Union:

ONA

Date Posted:

September 28, 2026

Closing Date:

October 12, 2026

Salary:

$41.15 - $58.98/Hour

Position Summary

The Critical Care Unit is an intensivist-lead closed model with a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Team. Our CCU nurses actively support our RN-lead Critical Care Response Team throughout the hospital and have opportunities for involvement in research projects and continuing education. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Critical Care, and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Critical Care Services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program

• Minimum 1 (One) year of Current experience on a Critical Care Unit
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Critical Care Certificate Program or an equivalent- completed or currently enrolled
• Ability to work in a Critical Care Response Team (CCRT) capacity preferred

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
• Ability to multi task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning including but not limited to:
• Completion of comprehensive (systems based) patient assessments, identification and prioritization of critical patient needs, collaborative care planning with clients and families, implementation of nursing interventions, delegated medical acts, evaluation and documentation.
• Ensuring a discharge plan is part of the individualized plan of care
• Engaging patient and family in health teaching to achieved desired patient outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias, describe their hemodynamic consequences and usual treatment approaches
• Demonstrated knowledge of life saving medications, intravenous vasoactive medications, paralytic agents, as well as general drug dosage calculation, administration of continuous medication infusions (such as but not limited to titrated vasoactive agents, platelet inhibitors, antiarrhythmic agents, thrombolytics, and insulin) and patient monitoring for medication effects
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of advanced interventions to stabilize a patient.
• Demonstrated competencies in phlebotomy, IV initiation as well as care for central lines
• Demonstrated technical competencies in effective use of associated equipment including, but not limited to:
• Assisting with the initiation of life saving procedures such as, intubation, airway management, defibrillation, external pacing, and trans venous pacing.
• Effective management of airway support including mechanical ventilation
• IV Infusion pumps, oxygen delivery systems, telemetry packs, glucometers, non invasive blood pressure, specialty beds and overlay mattresses, closed chest tube drainage systems, and wound management systems, and transduced pressure lines (e.g., CVP, Arterial)
• Physically capable of performing the full scope of responsibilities
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated competence with Wound Vac Systems
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

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