Registered Nurse - C Ward

C Ward is an acute adult community medical and surgical unit that provides care for medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. The unit is supported by a team of allied health staff, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, clinical education and development, and support staff. C Ward has a primary care physician model working together with the interdisciplinary team, to provide care to acutely ill patients, primarily geriatric population, including patients with multi system chronic illness. As an important member of the health care team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides safe and competent nursing care according to the job description and standards of practice for a Registered Nurse.

• Proficient in insertion of intravenous lines
• Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills, ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedures
• Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, health teaching and clinical decision making
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to perform well in high stress situations
• Demonstrated current knowledge of assessment and management of a broad range of medical diagnosis including respiratory, cardiac, musculoskeletal, palliative care, mental health, geriatric, general surgery, etc.
• Current Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Blood Glucose Testing by finger prick
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• RNAO member preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Job

Nursing

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Organization

Community Prg West Niagara

Status

Temporary

Hours per week

0.01

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

ONA Local 70

Minimum Salary

35.5200

Maximum Salary

50.8500

Post Date

Jun 16, 2023, 12:00:00 AM

Jun 22, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

Located in the heart of the Niagara region, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), is a community hospital, providing both inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, complex, palliative care, surgery and a maternal and newborn program. As a site of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), WLMH also serves as a point of access to one of the largest health systems in Canada for patients requiring more specialized care.

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

This position is temporary until June 2024.

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.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

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