Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare • Oakville, ON

14h • CA$46 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide clinical leadership with demonstrated clinical expertise in the nursing care of the critically ill adult. To work in partnership with the Patient Care Manager and the Professional Practice Leader to create a positive, safe, evidence-based clinical practice environment for the care delivery team. To orchestrate and co-ordinate daily unit activity.

Requirements

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS required at time of hire
• Current ACLS required at time of hire and ongoing
• Critical Care Certificate required OR met according to CCSO standards
• Knowledge, skill and judgement to support care delivery of the Advanced Level 3 ICU patient population
• Able to support and communicate effectively with the Physicians and Allied team members
• Exceptional ability to engage staff and promote team building
• Able to lead and demonstrate LEAN philosophy through process improvement initiatives
• Able to demonstrate reflective practice and opportunities for self-improvement
• Demonstrate a willingness to respond to incivility within the workplace and act on any potential codes of conduct or violence in the workplace
• Positive, proactive perspective with a commitment to family/patient centered care.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence with strong clinical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, support, instruct and lead others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable to fluid working environment and able to work well under stress.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understands dynamics of change and is able to act as a change agent.
• Knowledge of hospital Policies and Procedures and Standards of Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability at conflict prevention and resolution
• Self-directed learner with a history of ongoing professional development.
• Good employment and attendance record.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of critical care experience preferred
• Demonstrated previous experience in a CRN role preferred
• Knowledge of hospital systems and fiscal management an asset
• Knowledge of adult learning principles an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership with demonstrated clinical expertise in the nursing care of the critically ill adult.
• Work in partnership with the Patient Care Manager and the Professional Practice Leader to create a positive, safe, evidence-based clinical practice environment for the care delivery team.
• Orchestrate and co-ordinate daily unit activity.
• Promote and support inter-departmental relationships within the organization such as Infection Control, Occupational Health & Safety and CCOT.
• Support and communicate effectively with Physicians and Allied team members.
• Engage staff and promote team building.
• Lead and demonstrate LEAN philosophy through process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and opportunities for self-improvement.
• Respond to incivility within the workplace and act on any potential codes of conduct or violence in the workplace.
• Commitment to family/patient centered care.
• Demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence with strong clinical skills.
• Direct, support, instruct and lead others.
• Act as a change agent.
• Conflict prevention and resolution.
• Ongoing quality improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed