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Position Summary

The Registered Nurse practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the standards of Accreditation Canada, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long Term Care and policies of Deep River and District Health.

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Reports directly to the Manager of Clinical Services - Acute Care. Works as a member of the health care team to co-ordinate care in response to the identified needs of clients.

Duties: 

• Practice as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide quality nursing care and education for patients and their families.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of Organization.
• Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

Qualifications: 

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, and be a member in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six (6) months of hire.

• 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Course or equivalent required within six (6) months of hire.

• CTAS Course required within six (6) months of hire.

• TNCC and PALS certification preferred.

• Emergency Nursing Certificate, or Critical Care Certificate or CNA Certification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate preferred.
• Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with Pediatric assessment and care preferred.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations required.
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team required.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety required.
• Excellent attendance record required.
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic documentation required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities required.
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.

• Must agree to adhere to DRDH standards of behaviour.