Join Cambridge Memorial Hospital as a Registered Practical Nurse in their Nursing Float Pool. As a member of the team, you will gain diverse experiences across medical and surgical in-patient programs, develop areas of expertise, and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Requirements
- Diploma in Nursing
- Current registration & in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS certificate
- Current Basic Cardia Arrhythmia Interpretation certificate
- Crisis Intervention Training required or obtained within 3 months of hire
- Knowledge, recent experience, and competence in vascular therapy (including peripheral and central vascular access devices)
- Excellent physical assessment skills
- Oncologic and palliative nursing experience
- Knowledge, experience and competence in managing complex pain and symptoms related to disease processes and palliation required
- Knowledge, recent experience, and competence in managing post-operative patients including epidural monitoring
- Participates in annual professional education and mandatory organizational education
- Strong critical thinking and crisis intervention abilities
- Demonstrated reliability in attending work regularly
- Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional education required in related clinical area
- Supportive emotional care to the patient and their family/significant others from all diverse backgrounds
- Emotional intelligence to navigate high-stress situations with empathy, self-awareness, and professionalism
- Ability to recognize and manage emotions—both personal and in others—Demonstrates trauma informed care to support a positive patient-centered care environment.
- Flexibility regarding assignment locations, willingness to be reassigned across all areas of the hospital as needed
- Commitment to multidisciplinary, team-centered patient care environments
- Keyboarding skills and proficiency with Meditech, Omni Cell software and Cerner Health Information System
Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
