Job Summary & Requirements

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

Education:

- Required Critical Care Certificate

- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

- Current ACLS/BLS essential

- Coronary Care Level 1 or equivalent essential

- CNCC(C) preferred

- Post Graduate courses in Cardiology, Respiratory Systems and Physical Assessment essential

Experience:

- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession

- Current progressive nursing experience in Adult ICU/CCU required

- Membership in an associated professional interest group, current with industry trends

- Functions independently within scope of practice

Competencies:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team

- Demonstrated excellent problem solving ability, critical thinking and organizational skills

- Commitment to professional growth and development of self and others

- Demonstrated commitment to concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

- Exemplifies RVH core values

- Has excellent attendance record

- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment

- Must be able to perform all physical demands of patient care in the ICU

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.