About the role
Job Description:
The Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 12-basinette unit with 2 infant care centers for stabilization of newborn infants. The NICU provides care for newborns 30 weeks gestation and greater, as well as any newborn that requires special care and expertise. This team consists of neonatologists, paediatricians, neonatal nurses, and other health care professionals.
As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
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Active Neonatal resuscitation Program (NRP) or obtain within 2 months of hire
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Completion or current enrollment in neonatal specialty certificate preferred
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S.T.A.B.L.E course an asset
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ACORN provider an asset
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Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
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Preference will be given to applicants with 1-2 years NICU experience.
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Breastfeeding course or equivalent
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Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Current BCLS
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Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department
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Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
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Computer literacy in current software applications
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Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
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Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
You will be a great fit for this position if you have:
- Ability to function independently within the scope of practice
- Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care
About Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in Barrie, Ontario, provides safe, high-quality care for residents across a large geographical region including Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. The area is home to more than 450,000 residents, with half of RVH’s patients living outside the City of Barrie.
As the largest health centre in North Simcoe Muskoka, RVH provides highly specialized services, and technology not found anywhere else in the region. This includes the only interventional radiology suites for minimally invasive surgeries, vascular services, advanced stroke care, as well as dedicated trauma rooms in its large Emergency department. RVH is also home to the Hudson Regional Cancer Centre, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Program and the RVH Regional Renal Program meaning distance is no longer a factor for residents receiving lifesaving treatment.
For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @TeamRVH Like our Facebook page: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Subscribe to our YouTube channel: RVHBarrieON
About the role
Job Description:
The Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 12-basinette unit with 2 infant care centers for stabilization of newborn infants. The NICU provides care for newborns 30 weeks gestation and greater, as well as any newborn that requires special care and expertise. This team consists of neonatologists, paediatricians, neonatal nurses, and other health care professionals.
As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
-
Active Neonatal resuscitation Program (NRP) or obtain within 2 months of hire
-
Completion or current enrollment in neonatal specialty certificate preferred
-
S.T.A.B.L.E course an asset
-
ACORN provider an asset
-
Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
-
Preference will be given to applicants with 1-2 years NICU experience.
-
Breastfeeding course or equivalent
-
Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
-
Current BCLS
-
Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department
-
Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
-
Computer literacy in current software applications
-
Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
-
Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
You will be a great fit for this position if you have:
- Ability to function independently within the scope of practice
- Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care
About Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in Barrie, Ontario, provides safe, high-quality care for residents across a large geographical region including Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. The area is home to more than 450,000 residents, with half of RVH’s patients living outside the City of Barrie.
As the largest health centre in North Simcoe Muskoka, RVH provides highly specialized services, and technology not found anywhere else in the region. This includes the only interventional radiology suites for minimally invasive surgeries, vascular services, advanced stroke care, as well as dedicated trauma rooms in its large Emergency department. RVH is also home to the Hudson Regional Cancer Centre, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Program and the RVH Regional Renal Program meaning distance is no longer a factor for residents receiving lifesaving treatment.
For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @TeamRVH Like our Facebook page: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Subscribe to our YouTube channel: RVHBarrieON