Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care within the multidisciplinary ICU team. They provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients according to established critical care standards.
The Juravinski Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 25 bed tertiary care unit supporting multiple clinical programs including the regional programs for central-south Ontario. The ICU provides specialized levels of care to the hematology, oncology, orthopedic, medical and surgical patient populations, utilizing a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family-centered care. Our ICU nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses in Critical Care.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Critical Care Certificate or evidence of current work in progress preferred Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and critical care standards for the assessment and management of the critically ill adult patient Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care, medical-surgical setting Minimum two (2) years nursing experience within an ICU setting (within the last 2 years) preferred Minimum two (2) years experience and skill in ECG (3 and 12 lead) interpretation, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, the care of ventilated patients and defibrillation (within in the last 2 years) preferred Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process; and evidence of the ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques effectively, in a Critical Care setting Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess BCLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with ICU experience and a Critical Care Certificate.
Market context
Ontario ICU registered nurse roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals need nurses with current CNO registration, BCLS, ACLS, and hands-on acute care experience. These positions are competitive because ICU teams often prefer candidates with a Critical Care Certificate and prior ICU exposure, and the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and highlight specific ICU or acute care responsibilities in your resume.