Registered Nurse - CVH 8 Surgery DEF (General Surgery)
Mackenzie Health
- Vaughan, ON
- $39.07 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
- Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- 1 year of recent acute med/surg experience.
- Proven clinical experience with patient-focused care, including strong patient assessment, care planning, patient education and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Infectious disease and wound management experience an asset.
- Leadership courses and experience an asset.
- Proven attendance record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a sound knowledge of English and an ability to deliver information effectively to others. Speaking a second language is an asset.
- Demonstrated strong decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively address and resolve issues including conflict in a productive and respectful manner.
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Computer proficiency with experience working with electronic medical records.
- Familiarity with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events in practicing in accordance with the CNO’s Ethics Practice Standard.
- Practices in accordance with the CNO’s Confidentiality and Privacy-Personal Health Information Practice Standard and adheres to the policies and procedures of Mackenzie Health.
- Must have physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the role based on an assessment conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Department.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred.
- Recent completion of a physical assessment course preferred.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Member of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO)/Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year recent nursing experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting within the past 3 years preferred.
- You may be required to work at all sites of Mackenzie Health