ABOUT WRH

Windsor Regional Hospital is the 15th largest hospital in the Province of Ontario and the 7th largest community teaching hospital, serving a population of about 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County along with providing tertiary and quaternary care to thousands more – and we want you to join our team!

There are endless opportunities at WRH - As the regional provider of advanced care, the hospital provides the following services for the entire Erie St. Clair sub region of Ontario Health West: Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, and Regional Cancer Services.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager of the PACU, the registered nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and ethical nursing care. Duties include ongoing monitoring of patient condition (data collection and record keeping); identifying nursing care problems; developing patient care and discharge plans and evaluating outcomes; providing direct patient care using the nursing process; guiding and assisting performance of other health care team members; and investigating, documenting and appropriately communicating patient care incidents.

The registered nurse adheres to the philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the Programs Portfolio and complies with all safety procedures on safe working techniques and reports any unsafe conditions to the Program Manager.

The registered nurse is responsible for their own personal education and professional development. The registered nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 1 year of critical care (CCU, ICU, Cath lab, PACU) experience, emergency department experience or Telemetry experience – required
Competent in 12 lead EKG interpretation, defibrillation and hemodynamic monitoring
Availability for all shifts and on call/standby - required
Ability to communicate in French - asset
Demonstrated mature, professional and responsible attitude
Good interpersonal skills
General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario - required
BCLS certification – required
ACLS, PALS certification - preferred
EKG Interpretation Certificate required OR successful completion of arrhythmia Interpretation and Intervention exams - will be tested

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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