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

This position is posted as a training opportunity to include those who ONLY have Emergency Department Experience, as well as, Critical Care or PACU

Reporting to the Program Manager of the PACU, the registered nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and ethical nursing care. Duties include ongoing monitoring of patient condition (data collection and record keeping); identifying nursing care problems; developing patient care and discharge plans and evaluating outcomes; providing direct patient care using the nursing process; guiding and assisting performance of other health care team members; and investigating, documenting and appropriately communicating patient care incidents.

The registered nurse adheres to the philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the Programs Portfolio and complies with all safety procedures on safe working techniques and reports any unsafe conditions to the Program Manager.

The registered nurse is responsible for their own personal education and professional development. The registered nurse complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 years or 1500 hours of current critical care experience (ICU,CCU, Cath Lab) OR 1 year or 1500 of recent (within the last 2 years) P.A.C.U. nursing experience OR Minimum of 2 years Emergency nursing experience – required
• Competent in 12 lead EKG interpretation, defibrillation and hemodynamic monitoring
• Availability for all shifts and on call/standby - required
• Ability to communicate in French - asset
• Demonstrated mature, professional and responsible attitude
• Good interpersonal skills
• General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Current Certificate of Registration issued through the College of Nurses of Ontario - required
• BCLS certification – required
• ACLS, PALS certification - preferred
• EKG Interpretation Certificate required OR successful completion of arrhythmia Interpretation and Intervention exams - will be tested

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.