Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) - Specialty Inpatient/Outpatient Services - ICU - PCH - 172383

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Registered Nurse

Specialty Inpatient / Outpatient Services

Intensive Care Unit

Health PEI

Location – Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Full-Time Permanent (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Role Summary

This is a position responsible caring for individuals requiring ICU services. The RN will participate in collaborative care initiatives with other interdisciplinary service providers.

Clinical Practice

• Implement critical procedures and crisis intervention strategies
• Active member of Code Blue and Rapid Response teams
• Assess and continuously analyze data from patient monitoring devices
• Use critical thinking to evaluate patient care and monitor the effectiveness of critical care interventions
• Administer and monitor specialty medications, monitoring and trending of vital signs
• Design and develop care plans to address patient’s needs in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary care team
• Use comprehensive assessment (using objective, subjective, verbal and nonverbal data), critical inquiry, technology, and research to provide safe, competent nursing services relevant to the area of practice.
• Evaluate a patient’s health status, health concerns, response to illness and ability to manage health care needs and functions as a patient advocate
• Assess learning needs and provide instruction to patients and their families in the areas of health and rehabilitative practices, life-style adaptation and self-care measures
• collaboration with the patient/family determine the discharge plan, plan of care for home and links to community agencies; assist patients to navigate health system processes and provide the patient with strategies to work within the system
• Coordinate and lead nursing and auxiliary staff activities related to the care and treatment of assigned patients Leadership
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities for themselves and others
• Obtains and maintains certification in clinical specialty
• Attend and /or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Mentor and /or preceptor students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by demonstrating care and treatment techniques, explaining routines, and sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Maintain a psychologically and physically safe environment and reports all safety hazards
• Identify clinical practice issues affecting patient safety quality outcomes and implement best practice patient care standards
• Follow and adhere to all Health PEI policies and guidelines.

Statement of Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs)
• Obtain and maintain education in clinical specialties (i.e. PALS, ACLS, basic and advanced rhythm interpretation, Coronary and critical care)
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
• CNA certification in critical care would be considered an asset
• Advanced specialty course in critical care will considered an asset

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

External candidates may be eligible to receive a $8,000 Nursing Incentive, plus a $5,000 Rural or $8,000 Student Loan Incentive depending on location of employment. To be eligible for recruitment incentives candidates must hold a 1.0 FTE, this can be a full-time role or a combination of part-time positions. Relocation Assistance may be available to part or full-time candidates.

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts

Posting ID: 172383-0326PCPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.