Job Summary & Requirements
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.
Education:
- Required Critical Care Certificate
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current ACLS/BLS essential
- Coronary Care Level 1 or equivalent essential
- CNCC(C) preferred
- Post Graduate courses in Cardiology, Respiratory Systems and Physical Assessment essential
Experience:
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Current progressive nursing experience in Adult ICU/CCU required
- Membership in an associated professional interest group, current with industry trends
- Functions independently within scope of practice
Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving ability, critical thinking and organizational skills
- Commitment to professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
- Exemplifies RVH core values
- Has excellent attendance record
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment
- Must be able to perform all physical demands of patient care in the ICU
If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.
