Registered Nurse-Critical Care and Emergency in Toronto, ON

Helping Hands Nursing Services Inc. is looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Nurses qualified to work on Intensive Care Units and/ or Emergency Departments at its client facility. She/ he will be responsible for providing direct care to unstable patients under the supervision of the facility charge nurse. Duties and Responsibilities: - Assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. - Medication administration (oral, injection, intravenous). - Initiation and maintenance of intravenous lines and infusion equipment devices - Wound care and treatments. - Oxygen therapy. - Patient assessment. - Multi-tasking and time management skills related to organizing and prioritizing care. Minimum Qualifications: - 2 years of experience in ICU and/ or Emergency - Proof of competency of clinical skills relevant to the area of Critical Care and/or Emergency. - Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Baccalaureate degree in nursing. - Ability to accurately assess patient health status and anticipate / respond to potentially life threatening changes in patient health status. - Must be able to perform all of the duties associated with this position; including but not limited to pushing, pulling, lifting, assisting patients, etc. - Computer experience required) - Demonstrated commitment to continuing education - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced critical care or emergency setting and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Must be confident and adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities. - Ability to handle stressful environments in a positive and professional manner. Skills: - Problem-solving skills. - Communication skills. - Computer skills. - Team-work skills. - Multitasking skills.