Hamilton Health Sciences
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs in a tertiary acute and sub-specialty unit. Responsibilities include providing nursing care according to professional standards and collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Candidates must hold a current CNO registration as a Registered Nurse and BCLS certification, with PALS certification required or obtainable within six months. Demonstrated competence in pediatric acute care, psychosocial assessment, and family-centered communication is essential.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months from hire Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care and disease process of acutely ill children within the pediatric population groups; growth and development from neonate to teenager (normal and abnormal); family-centered care, family roles and structure; chronic and acute illness; pain management; and death and dying Demonstrated competence in the care of the above mentioned pediatric populations including: vascular access, cardio respiratory monitoring, medication administration for pediatric patients and pediatric dialysis Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the pediatric population Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching with pediatric patients and their families Demonstrated ability to communicate with children and their families under stressful conditions and collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills Demonstrated leadership and delegation abilities and the ability to organize and coordinate patient and family-centered care with members of the healthcare team Demonstrated ongoing professional development and commitment to corporate initiatives Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change in patient condition, length of stay, and workload status