Registered Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People 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 (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• 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 Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6. 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, Medical Cardiology, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidence based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all patients in the Telemetry and Cardiology program. Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current nursing experience in a telemetry or cardiology setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Successful completion of a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation course
• Member of RNAO an asset

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 centric approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning including but not limited to:
• Completion of patient assessments, identification of patient needs, collaborative care planning with clients and families, implementation of nursing interventions, evaluation and documentation.
• Ensuring a discharge plan is part of the individualized plan of care
• Engaging patient and family in health teaching to achieved desired patient outcomes
• Demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac medications as well as general drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusions administration, and patient monitoring for medication effects (i.e. non titrated vasoactive agents, platelet inhibitors, anti-arrhythmia agents, and insulin)
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of advanced interventions to stabilize a patient awaiting transfer to Critical Care or other facilities for urgent diagnostic procedures
• Demonstrated competencies in phlebotomy, IV initiation as well as care for central lines
• Demonstrated technical competencies in effective use of associated equipment including, but not limited to:
• IV Infusion pumps, oxygen delivery systems, telemetry packs, glucometers, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring, specialty beds and overlay mattresses, closed chest tube drainage systems, and wound management systems
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the interprofessional 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
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Primary Responsibilities Also Include 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. 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, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.