Northern Medical Unit jobs

Qualifications – Ontario Healthcare Facility

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Significant emergency nursing experience with the ability to function independently
• ICU experience and ability to provide ICU coverage strongly preferred
• CTAS, TNCC, ACLS, BGM, Basic Cardiac Rhythm, and IV Therapy certifications required
• Critical Care course required if ICU trained
• Must be willing to cross-train and provide coverage in Acute Continuing Complex Care and Medical/Surgical units
• Must be available for full-time hours, up to 20 shifts within a 6-week scheduling period
• Must be available for the entirety of the contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Accommodations: Provided
• Travel: Provided
• Hours: Full-Time, up to 20 shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Job Type: Independent Contractor

Responsibilities:
Registered Nurses are required to adhere to the scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients with a wide range of acute and urgent conditions
• Perform patient assessments, triage, monitoring, and reassessments using appropriate clinical judgment
• Provide emergency interventions, treatments, and medications within scope of practice
• Respond quickly and appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Apply CTAS principles and maintain appropriate patient prioritization
• Provide care and coverage in the ICU when required and appropriately qualified
• Support care delivery in Acute Continuing Complex Care and Medical/Surgical units following cross-training
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and workplace safety standards
• Provide patient and family education and support as appropriate

Note: Duties may vary slightly based on facility and shift, with specific guidance provided during site orientation.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of Canadian Emergency Department nursing experience
• Significant experience working independently in a fast-paced emergency setting
• ICU experience is strongly preferred
• Experience caring for patients with complex and acute conditions
• Ability to adapt to different clinical units and patient populations
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently

Skills:

• Strong emergency assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a high-pressure environment
• Strong documentation and medication administration skills
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Adaptability and willingness to cross-train across multiple units
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team

We offer:

• $95/hr
• Travel provided
• Accommodation provided
• Full-time hours, up to 20 shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Contract through January 16, 2027

If you are an experienced Emergency Registered Nurse with the required certifications and ability to work independently, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!