Pembroke Regional Hospital, an employer of choice in the Upper Ottawa Valley, is currently
seeking one (1) Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Emergency Department and Intensive
Care Program. This position is offered on a Part-time basis.
Registered Nurses practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Public
Hospitals Act, the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Nursing Act, and the Standards set by the
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values,
and policies and procedures, RN’s provide professional nursing care to patients. The ED/ICU
Registered Nurse, following the Standards for Critical Care Nursing in Ontario, provides safe and
competent care of the critically ill patients. Following the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale, the
Registered Nurse assesses and cares for patients presenting to the ED for care and treatment.
Applicants must be available to work all shifts and weekends.
REQUIREMENTS:
 Current certificate of competence as Registered Nurse (RN) from the College of Nurses of
Ontario
 Program of study must have included physical assessment or must provide proof of post
graduate completion of this course
 Basic cardiac life support certification
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
 Recent experience and ability in cardiac rhythm interpretation, pressure monitoring, airway
management and ventilator care
 Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process and evidence of the ability to
utilize problem solving and critical thinking techniques effectively in an ED/ICU setting
 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format
with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
 Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the
health care team
 Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
 Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice
 Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional
learning in nursing
 Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
 Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
 Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
 Bilingualism is an asset
 The successful applicants will be required to complete the following Hospital provided
certifications:
- ACLS (if not already current)
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale training
- Ventilator Care
- Defibrillation
Preference will be given to candidates with Emergency Nursing Certificate, or Critical Care
Certificate or CNA Certification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing or completion of an inhospital extended emergency or critical care learning program (curriculum to be reviewed at time of
hire) and LEAN Yellow Belt training.
Qualified candidates should submit their resumes to Human Resources at the Pembroke Regional
Hospital by emailing: hr@pemreghos.org
We thank all candidates for applying, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be
acknowledged.
Located approximately 150 kilometers west of Ottawa, the Pembroke Regional Hospital delivers a
broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services to a mixed urban and rural
population of approximately 55,000 residents in the City of Pembroke, the Town of Petawawa, and
surrounding municipalities. With the dedicated support of 750 staff members, an engaged
physician community and hundreds of active volunteers, the Pembroke Regional Hospital provides
acute services in emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, acute mental health,
pediatrics and obstetrics. The Hospital has a full range of rehabilitation services, acts as the
District Stroke Centre for our region, and provides community-based mental health services
throughout Renfrew County. Chemotherapy, dialysis and a variety of ambulatory care clinics are
offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists.
The Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic services including computed tomography, nuclear
medicine and mammography, and approval has recently been received to add magnetic
resonance imaging.
Living and working in the Renfrew County means safe, friendly communities, an abundance of
recreational facilities and green space, short commutes, and quality education and health care
facilities. For more information on living in Pembroke or Renfrew County visit
www.countyrenfrew.on.ca or www.pembrokeontario.com.