Unit Summary

The Neuroscience and Trauma program on 7 West provides inpatient neurosurgical expertise for individuals who suffer from acute intracranial hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, and brain tumors. The unit provides high quality, specialized care in a fast paced environment, with 23 tertiary beds, 7 level II critical care stepdown beds with cardiac and invasive monitoring capability, and a designated room for moderate sedation procedures. The SDU accommodates neurosurgical patients from our LHIN and neuro-compromised patients 'stepping up' from the ward or 'stepping down' from ICU.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates, evaluates and provides nursing care according to the job description and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on 7W.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holiday

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse 2. Recent experience (within the last 3 years) in neurosurgical nursing or critical care nursing 3. Current BCLS certification or equivalent 4. Demonstrated skill and ability with ECG interpretation/intervention, arterial-line monitoring, VAT competency, CVAD competency, ICP setup/ monitoring, BIPAP, assisting with invasive procedures, and vasoactive IV medications preferred 5. CPO or SDU course through Hamilton Health Sciences preferred 6. Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making in neuroassessment, problem identification and problem-solving of neurosurgical and neurology patients 7. Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team with patient condition fluctuations 8. Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development 9. Demonstrate knowledge of the nursing care planning process 10. Strong organizational and time management skill

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement