Original job description
Providing patient care, triage and nursing assessment in all areas of the Emergency Department, you will administer care to adult and paediatric patients from all triage priorities. It is essential you are competent in a diverse range of skills from stabilization and care of the critically ill to first aid. You may be required to transport critical patients including burn victims, neurological emergencies and trauma victims to other facilities.Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Current ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing Minimum of 2 years current Emergency nursing experience required CC1 Triage trained-preferred Computer skills an asset IV therapy skills required Excellent teaching and public relations skills Good team player Self-directed Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position Satisfactory employment and attendance record required The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Responsibilities
Provide emergency nursing care, triage, and assessments to adult and pediatric patients across all priority levels. Stabilize and care for critically ill patients, provide first aid, and transport critical patients to other facilities when required.
Requirements
Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BLS and ACLS certifications, at least two years of current emergency nursing experience, and IV therapy skills. CC1 triage training is preferred; candidates should also demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, teaching, and patient-centered care skills and be able to meet the position's physical demands.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Triage
- Nursing Assessment
- Patient Stabilization
- Critical Care
- First Aid
- Patient Transport
- IV Therapy
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Teaching
- Computer Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
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Keywords
- Emergency Department
- Registered Nurse
- Patient Care
- Triage
- Nursing Assessment
- Adult Patients
- Pediatric Patients
- Patient Stabilization
- Critical Care
- First Aid
- Patient Transport
- Burn Victims
- Neurological Emergencies
- Trauma
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Life Support
- BLS
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ACLS
- CC1 Triage Training
- Computer Skills
- IV Therapy
- Patient-Centered Care
- Teamwork
- Communication
