Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

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 Manager of Emergency Department, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Emergency Services.

Education Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited college/ university nursing program
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Mandatory Qualifications:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Current emergency nursing experience

Advanced patient assessment and arrhythmia interpretation courses an asset
Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC) and triage certification an asset
Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Mandatory Competencies:

Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach
Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning

Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

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 all 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.