Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care within the Emergency Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They provide nursing care according to established standards while managing a broad range of disease processes for patients of all ages.
The Registered Nurse works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Juravinski Hospital Emergency Department (ED). As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. ED nurses work in fast-paced, complex and highly technologically integrated environments. In addition to working within the unit, once the required experience is obtained, opportunities exist for ED Registered Nurses to complete advanced training to work within the Critical Care Response Team as well as become a member of the Critical Care Transport Team, which provides land transport for critically ill patients across southern Ontario.
Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and certification Minimum of 1 year Previous Emergency Department experience as a Registered Nurse Minimum of 1 year Previous Acute Care Setting experience as a Registered Nurse Preference to candidates with current certification in the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Care for Nurses or Trauma Nursing Care course (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) Successful completion of the HHS Critical Practice orientation program (CPO) or an equivalent Critical Care certificate from an accredited educational institution will be given preference Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and management of a broad range of disease processes involving all age groups; e.g. critically ill, injured, episodic and non-urgent patients Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach and communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated strong leadership ability and organizational skills and ongoing professional development Demonstrated proficiency in working with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, both in the hospital and in the community Able to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills in a high volume, high patient turnover environment Commitment to working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best care for all Commitment to providing an Excellent Patient Experience with each patient and family Evidence of consistent attendance and punctuality Commitment to ongoing learning within and outside of the workplace
Candidates must have current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. A minimum of 1 year of experience in both an Emergency Department and an Acute Care setting is required.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.