Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Temporary Full-Time (SMMH)

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

ROLE  

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, some of the duties include;

• Triage and assess patients using CTAS guidelines and initiate emergency care based on clinical priorities

• Administer medications, treatments, and diagnostics as per physician orders and medical directives, in line with CNO standards

• Assist in emergency procedures, trauma response, and Code situations, ensuring readiness for Code Orange and CBRNE events

• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and charge staff in patient care planning, documentation, and department operations

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain current emergency nursing competencies, and ensure proper stock and supply levels

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)  

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Current IV certification, including management of central lines
• Current CPR

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S) 

• Minimum 2 years’ clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent client counselling, interpersonal and communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS , EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION  

• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Certification).
• Successful completion of related Emergency courses.
• PALS, ENC (c) & other Emergency & Critical Care Education Preferred.
• Current CTAS certification.  

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location:  South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:   Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.  

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note:  Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions  will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/ Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check 

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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