Applications Are Invited For The Position Of:
REGISTERED NURSE
Intensive Care Unit
Temporary Part-time (.5) Position
Term: Approximately 4 Months
ST. MARTHA'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL SITE, ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
BLS - C (current)
Current certification in CPI or willingness to obtain
Good work record; ability to work as member of the health care team
Computer literacy preferred
Competence in rhythm strip interpretation, defibrillation and code blue response
DEMONSTRATED:
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Competence in ICU and Emergency patient care skills
Commitment to the philosophy of family centred care nursing
Demonstrated proficiency in communication and interpersonal skill
Demonstrated skills in organization and priority-setting
Demonstrated knowledge of GASHA’s involvement with the “Safer Health Care
Now Campaign”
Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an
interdisciplinary team
Demonstrates professional judgement and accountability when delegating or
assigning patient care to RN’s or LPN’s
Proven clinical knowledge and the ability to use sound professional judgement
Demonstrated commitment to self-learning and continuous professional development
Physical ability to perform duties of the position
Utilization of nursing process
Team leading skills
Good work record
REQUIREMENT:
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UNION:
This is a NSNU unionized position
NOTE:
The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital and the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority.
Candidate Eligibility:
ICU experience required
ACLS certified required
Commit to maintain and protect patient, client and personal safety on an ongoing basis
Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety
made available by GASHA
Preference will be given to employees of the GASHA. Only those applicants granted
an interview will be contacted. Prior to a final job offer, a criminal record check will be
required of all new employees of GASHA.
Applications Must Be Submitted By: July 16, 2011
Please Submit Applications To:
POSTED: July 7, 2011
Helen Muir, Human Resources Coordinator
25 Bay Street, Antigonish, N.S.
B2G 2G5 Tele: (902) 867-4429; Fax: (902) 863-6455
Or Email: humanresources@gasha.nshealth.ca
Competition #: AC-2011-131