Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical and Emergency Department

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse

Medical/Surgical Department and Emergency

Full Time, Part Time, Temporary (6 positions)

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000.  Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like a generous health & benefits package, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Come join us! As a result of our internal movements at RVH, we are hiring Temporary and Permanent, Part-Time Registered Nurses with our Medical/Surgical and Emergency Department.

Pay Grid: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

The Registered Nurse bases practice on nursing science and on content relevant to nursing form other sciences and the humanities.  The Registered Nurse continues to learn throughout his/her professional life.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• The Registered Nurse systematically assesses the health status of the individual and his or her ability to meet his or her needs.
• The Registered Nurse develops and modifies a nursing care plan based on the assessed needs of the individual and the prescribed medical regime.
• The Registered Nurse, in consultation with the patient, performs the strategies and interventions directed by the care plan.
• The Registered Nurse systematically and continuously evaluates the extent to which the individual's health needs are being met.
• The Registered Nurse participates as a member of the health team.
• Collaborates with the other members of the health team in the planning/provision of care;
• Coordinates nursing care with other aspects of health care;

• Refers and reports pertinent information to other members of the health team.
• The Registered Nurse fulfils his or her responsibilities as a member of the nursing discipline.
• The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for persons for whom nursing care is provided.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Adult Medical & Surgical Care essential.
• V. Certification preferred.
• Experience in care of critically ill patients.
• Current competence in Cardiac Monitoring Skills.
• Current A.C.L.S. certification required.
• CNA Certification in Medical Surgical or Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• Current Certification in C.P.R. at Basic Rescuer Level or equivalent required.
• Coronary Care/Cardiac Management Course required.
• Experience in Geriatric Assessment preferred.
• Skills in Patient Education.
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties in the physical demands of work area.
• Team leadership skills an asset.
• Demonstrates effective use of a computer for EHR documentation purposes

Everyone is Welcome

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to hr@renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police  check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.