Unit SummaryLocated in the Hamilton's downtown core, the Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) is the regional center of excellence for several programs including Trauma, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiovascular and Burns. The HGH Medical Surgical and Neurological Trauma Intensive Care Units include 31 Level 3 ICU beds providing highly skilled tertiary and quaternary care to a population of over 2.3 million residents within the Central South region of Ontario, and supports the regional trauma, neurosurgical and stroke programs in addition to offering specialized care for clinical programs including neurosciences, medicine, vascular, surgery and spine.
This position is within the Neurological Trauma ICU.
Position Summary As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the ICU. Using a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach that is dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered care, our team of Registered Nurses treat highly complex patients using leading edge treatment modalities including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT). Our ICU staff also supports the Critical Care Response Team for the HGH, bringing highly skilled, specialized, critical care nurses, as members of a multidisciplinary team, to offer support and consultation outside of the ICU. As a Royal College Accredited training program and through our affiliation with McMaster University, we offer opportunities for learning and conduct world renowned research.
Schedule Work Hours Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holiday
Qualifications- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Recent (within 2 years) nursing experience in Level 3 critical care unit (as defined by CCSO)
- Demonstrated experience and ability in caring for patients requiring Hemodynamic and Cardiac Monitoring, Mechanical Ventilation, Resuscitation, Management of Shock Syndromes and other advanced life support interventions (subject to testing)
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of interpersonal and inter-professional conflict resolution and HHS Values Based Code of Conduct and Mutual Respect
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of critical thinking to effectively manage prioritization of work and respond to a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Service Excellence Behaviours to all interactions with patients and families
- Demonstrated commitment to self-directed professional education and development
- Demonstrated understanding of Problem Solving and Continuous Quality Improvement Processes
Guidelines Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
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.
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
