Regular Part- Time Job Share Registered Nurse, Surgical

Opening date: January 12, 2021

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

At BCHS, we are focused on delivering safe, high quality care and customer service every day. It is our exceptional people who make that happen – our people are the reason BCHS is such an awesome place to work! We recognize and reward our teams, support continuing education and provide ongoing opportunities for meaningful growth and development.

This is a great time to consider joining BCHS – come be part of our story!

Job Perks for Regular Full-Time Employees at BCHS:

• Competitive Wages within a health care environment
• Group health and dental benefits
• Group life and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – HOOPP
• Centralized Education Fund
• Wellness and recognition programs

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the surgical program and must meet the following criteria:

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 1 year of current (within 2 years) surgical experience
• Able to perform venipuncture and I.V. starts

Mandatory Competencies:
Cognitive:

• Proven critical thinking skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Well developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Technical:

• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to establish work relationships with external partners
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience in patient teaching

Primary responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

To submit your application, please forward your cover letter and resume to humanresources@bchsys.org

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer. The BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, the BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request