Registered Nurse Emergency

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southampton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Emergency Department. The role involves promoting health, assessing patients, and providing comprehensive care. Candidates should have current Registration with the College of Nurses and certifications in ACLS, PALS, and BCLS. Ideal individuals will exhibit strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. This full-time position supports a culture focused on patient safety and continuous professional development, promising a challenging yet rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
• Leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the promotion of health and assessment of care.
• Provision of supportive, preventative, and therapeutic care to patients.
• Maintain optimal function and patient safety in emergency settings.

Skills

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BCLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses

Emergency Nursing Certificate

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY POSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE APRIL 2027) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $40.24 - $57.68

Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to interpret basic arrhythmias
• Ability and willingness to work on Medical/Surgical Unit as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain: ACLS, PALS, BCLS, CTAS, Delegated medical acts
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to flex time to meet unit, staff and patient needs
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Emergency Nursing Certificate
• Physical Assessment Course
• TNCC or equivalent
• Recent Medical/Surgical/PACU/Day Surgery/Critical Care experience
• Two years recent Emergency experience
• NRP