Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department works in collaboration with the entire health care team, the patient and family. Responsible for primary care of Emergency/Trauma patients, the main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Person-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook. The RN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Current B.C.L.S.
• Current A.C.L.S. Certification and/or Basic Arrythmia Course
• Two (2) years recent Emergency experience required or combination of Emergency Department certificate with practicum experience or critical care certificate with critical care experience
• TNCC and ENPC preferred
• CPI training is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Emergency
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, such as participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects
• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centre Care approach and principles