Registered Nurse - PACU/Day Surgery

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, OR, PACU and Day Surgery, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidence based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Surgical Services.

Mandatory Education

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Post Anaesthesia Care Nursing Certificate or in progress or willing to enroll and complete course within 6 months
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

Technical

• 2 Years of current experience within a Surgical, PACU or Critical Care Unit required
• Current Airway Management Skills including oral airway, Endotracheal Tubes, Suction and Tracheostomy
• Experience with Spinal and Epidural Management
• Current IV, EKG, and Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification
• Proven knowledge of risks associated with all phases of recovery, and knowledge of Anaesthetics used
• Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the CNO
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts including on call
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with Arterial lines and CVP management
• Member of RNAO and OPANA
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
• Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
• Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.