TRAVEL RN

S ite: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - Regional Hospital – Acute Care: Med/Surg/Cardiovascular

12h shifts day and night, weekends and holidays - schedule is variable days and nights

Number of shifts granted can vary - there is no minimum number of shifts -

Acute Care RN required to replace chronic vacancies and LOA-

Team nursing approach – RN paired with LPN with 8-9 pts

The RN for the position must have a minimum of 4 years recent Acute Care Med/Surg/CV experience caring for acutely ill medical and surgical patients with multiple co-morbidities in a regional rural community. Must be available to work 12h shifts, days & nights - weekends and holidays also. Experience with complex "VAC" dressings, telemetry monitoring an asset. Current CPR certification required and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
  
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
  
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
  
• Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset, Omnicell
  
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills
  
• Excellent skills in working collaboratively within a team
  

The units are very busy, with new admits, transfers and discharges as well as new post op patients, patients with complex medical needs, telemetry, etc.

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span.

The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership, particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes.

The RN supports the development of students and colleagues by acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing.

Requirements

The RN for the position must have a minimum of 4 years recent Acute Care Med/Surg/CV experience caring for acutely ill medical and surgical patients with multiple co-morbidities in a regional rural community. Must be available to work 12h shifts, days & nights - weekends and holidays also. Experience with complex "VAC" dressings, telemetry monitoring an asset. Current CPR certification required and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.

Benefits

ACCOMMODATION AND RENTAL COVERED!