ABOUT WRH

Windsor Regional Hospital is the 15th largest hospital in the Province of Ontario and the 7th largest community teaching hospital, serving a population of about 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County along with providing tertiary and quaternary care to thousands more – and we want you to join our team!

There are endless opportunities at WRH - As the regional provider of advanced care, the hospital provides the following services for the entire Erie St. Clair sub region of Ontario Health West: Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, and Regional Cancer Services.

JOB SUMMARY - PERMANENT PART TIME AND TEMPORARY PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CRITICAL CARE ORIENTATION STARTS IN SEPTEMBER OF 2023

Reporting to the Program Manager, Intensive Care Unit, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, patient focused nursing care to patients and families. In collaboration with the family and other team members, the registered nurse is responsible for ongoing assessment and monitoring of the patient’s health status, identification of patient/family needs and the development of plans to meet those needs, the provision of direct patient care and the evaluation of care. The registered nurse also participates in the ongoing professional development of self and others, and in unit and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives.

The registered nurse is responsible for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations.
The registered nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current (within the last 3 years) critical care experience (ICU, ER, CCU) preferred, NOT REQUIRED
• Experience with mechanical ventilation
• Pediatric critical care experience an asset
• Minimum 2 years or 3,000 hours of current Med/Surg experience required
• Available to work all shifts, as required;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all patients, physicians, staff and visitors;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development;
• Willingness to participate in process improvement;
• Ability to communicate in French - asset

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Rescuer (C) recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (renewed annually);
• Critical Care Certification (within the last 2 years) i.e. Durham College Critical Care Certificate an asset;
• Successful completion of Windsor Regional Hospital Critical Care Orientation program required (commitment to complete within 3 months of program entry - provided by WRH if not currently completed)
• Current ACLS and PALS certification preferred

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.