Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease. She/he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she/he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Under the authority of the Nursing Coordinator, the nurse provides services to clients of all ages, including a large proportion of pediatric clients. The Chisasibi Regional Hospital is divided into 3 departments; the emergency department (shock room with 2 stretchers), the medical department (29 beds) and the hemodialysis department (9 chairs).
The person on a mobile position will be called upon to work on the three units (medicine, emergency and / or hemodialysis) according to the needs of the department and the candidate's experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience:
• Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q ;
• College degree in nursing with (2) years of experience in nursing including at least one of the following:
• Two (2) years of diversified experience;
• Six (6) months of experience in hemodialysis;
OR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an undergraduate degree consisting of three (3) admissible certificates, of which two (2) are accredited certificates in Nursing with two (2) years of experience in nursing including at least one of the following:
• One (1) year of diversified experience;
• Six (6) months of experience in hemodialysis;
Language:
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset;
OTHER
• This position includes on-call periods.
• A written skills test may be required.
• The person who does not have the required experience in hemodialysis or in the emergency room will not be called upon to work on these units;
* The following criteria and information apply to the person qualified to work in the emergency room:
• Must pass the Triage and Gravity Scale (TSS) training;
• Must have the CPR training up to date;
• Includes emergency triage functions.
