Altitude Healthcare is a staffing agency that supports Long Term Care (LTC) homes and hospitals who are experiencing staffing shortages. Our staffing strategy is built for long-term growth and sustainability. We are currently looking for Registered Nurse to join our dedicated, caring and energetic team of support staff. Long-term assignments and travel opportunities are available.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the provision of nursing care in accordance with established standards of nursing practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Ability to perform, monitor and interpret ECG's/Cardiac rhythm strips
- IV insertion and administration of IV Meds, including pressers, etc
- Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced and, often, physically demanding environment.
- Critical thinking and ability to triage/prioritize patient needs accordingly based on acuity and CTAS- Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (for ER placements)
- Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each resident‘s health status on an ongoing basis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness. Communicates effectively with residents, staff, families, physicians and team members.
- Ability to run mechanical ventilator and manage the ventilated patient
- Able to perform ACLS Skills (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Provides excellent patient care at all times along with individualized service.
- Observes reports and records symptoms and conditions of residents.
- Administers medication as necessary. Responsible for maintaining the security of drugs and narcotics according to applicable policies and legislation.
- Participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid CNO registration- entitled to practice with no restrictions
- A valid police check for the vulnerable sector- must be dated within six (6) months.
- TB test within the last 12 months
- Covid -19 Immunization Documentation
- Immunization Record (TdaP, MMR, Varicella/Zoster, TST/Mantoux, Hepatitis B)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Compensation:
- A competitive compensation package has been designed to attract top performers.
- Details (Including Financial Incentives) will be available through the screening process.
We invite interested candidates to submit their resume with confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.
If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Altitude Healthcare Services Inc. believes in equal opportunities for all candidates. We value the experience of all applicants and are committed to an age-inclusive search. We are open to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, physical ability, and other dimensions of diversity as we seek the 'best fit' for our client.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $80.00-$100.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: On the road
