Registered Nurse Critical Care Composite CCU/MSICU

Work Type: Temporary Full Time

St. Marys General Hospital's renewed vision of Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together lays out a plan for growth and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Marys, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy Compassion. Faith. Discovery.

New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Marys General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

Position Summary: As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care according to the job description and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses within the MSICU Department.

Position Requirements:

• Have worked in an ICU Unit within the last three (3) years
• Have a recognized certificate in Coronary Care Nursing and or Critical Care Certificate
• Active certification in Intravenous Therapy
• Able to demonstrate excellent assessment skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed a recognized Physical Assessment Course
• Have excellent interpersonal/communication/crisis intervention/stress management skills
• Be a sensitive, mature and flexible individual who has an interest in working with palliative care patients and their families
• Be able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team with focus on patient-centered care
• Have a positive work record; a good attendance record; excellent interpersonal skills and a level of physical fitness appropriate for the physical demands of the position
• The successful candidate must be able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that recognize the priority of Patient Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care

Application Instructions: As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact recruiting@smgh.ca. We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.