Introduction

Overview

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Work schedule:

The successful candidates will be required to work 12-hour days and nights, including weekends and stat holidays. The priority in assignments will be in the Emergency, Telemetry, ICU, and Stepdown departments. Although the first priority will be to these areas, you may be required to float to other departments within the organization due to demand or nursing requirements. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse, you will become an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team (IDHCT) responsible for the comprehensive care of patients through the Critical Care Resource Team.
• You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction.
• Using your clinical expertise, you will, in collaboration with the IDHCT, be responsible for patients within primarily acute care areas of the hospital including ICU/CCU and Emergency.
• In addition, you will utilize your demonstrated clinical leadership skills, well-developed analytical, problem-solving, delegation and interpersonal skills to assist you in the provision of quality patient care.
• You will be accountable for the development of comprehensive patient care plans and patient education plans, which reflect your ongoing assessment focusing on the patient's goals.
• Your excellent clinical leadership skills will assist you in working with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in the further development of programs to enhance and support patient care.

Requirements

• At minimum, completed Level 2 Critical Care Course required – can only support level 2 critical care patients.
• Completed Level 3 Critical Care Course preferred – can support all levels of acute care patients.
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Recent acute care nursing experience.
• RNAO membership is preferred.
• Advanced physical assessment skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centred care environment.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health.