ONA JOB POSTING Position: Registered Nurse – Casual (x3) File #: 12902 Role Level: Clinical Patient Services (CPS IV) – $29.36 - $41.70 Dept/Health System: Family Care Centre- Women’s & Children’s Health System Hours of Work/Shifts: Available to work 4, 6 and 8 Hour Shifts-Days/Evenings/Weekends Posted: November 29, 2012 Internal Deadline: December 6, 2012 Key Qualifications: 3- 5 years current paediatrics nursing experience; familiar with childhood diseases and treatments Venipuncture & IV insertion skills required PALS certification required Ability to use and operate equipment for monitoring and administering IV/medications Ability to think critically and effectively in order to prioritize needs in emergency situations Demonstrated leadership skills combined with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Demonstrated maturity, judgement, initiative, proficiency and prioritisation skills in the delivery of patient care Reliable and flexible individual to work as part of a diverse work team Positive attendance and work record essential Position Summary: Facilitates clinic activities by providing personal and individualized care to children and their families for several clinics, including Children’s Procedure Clinic, Emergency Follow-up and Consultation Clinic, sedated procedures, and Kidz Klinic (after hours walk-in clinic) Prepares and evaluates patient teaching material Administers medications including intramuscular, subcutaneous, oral, topical and inhaled Responds to patient care emergencies arising from: medications, including immunization agents, seizures, cardiac and/or respiratory emergencies Understands and is familiar with medications for sedation, seizures and cardiac/respiratory emergencies Assesses and intervenes appropriately for pain management Triages Patients. Provides nursing care and monitors care as per standards. Is knowledgeable of patient condition and status upon arrival to after hours care: assesses and evaluates patient condition and communicates pertinent information to physician and other health care providers Provides open line of communication between physician, patient, unit and parents |
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