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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions
Many of our inpatient units have PSW support as part of their care teams
We accept availability for part time staff and have a variety of full time DDNN schedules
HOOPP Pension Plan
Unionized with ONA
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Emergency Services, and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients in need of Emergency Services.

There are two roles working opposite shifts of eachother of 11am-11pm

Mandatory Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college university nursing program
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current emergency nursing experience is an asset
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification (within 6 months of employment)
Triage Certification (eCTAS) (completed after 24 months of Emergency experience)

Mandatory Competencies

Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient centered approach
Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
Ability to multi task and set priorities in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
Demonstrated excellence in patient assessment and care planning
Mature, reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC)
Triage certificate in adult and paediatric populations
Member of RNAO
Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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