Registered Nurse - ER - Lennox & Addington County General Hospital

Area of Assignment: Emergency Department 

Basic Function and Scope: 

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing services to patients based on the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

Hours of Work: Rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends) as required. 

Pay Rate: Will be in accordance with the O.N.A. Collective Agreement for Registered Nurse Classification. 

Qualifications: 

Education:

• Graduate of a Diploma or Degree Nursing Program;
• B.C.L.S. Current Certification;
• A.C.L.S. Current Certification;
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (or enrolled to obtain within the first year of employment);
• Emergency Nursing Certification, an asset;
• Canadian Nurses Association, Emergency Nurse Certified Canada (ENC(C)), preferred.

Registration:

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Affiliation with professional organization is an asset.

Experience:

• Two (2) years recent and related experience, obtained within the last five (5) years, preferred.

Required Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Evidence of continuing professional development;
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Evidence of collaborative practice;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Proven ability to function in unexpected and critical situations;
• Capable of performing triage assessment;
• Knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario;
• Must have annual review education completed;
• Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.

Physical Requirements:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.