As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital, you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing ‘Patient Safety’ and our hospital’s ‘Senior Friendly Strategies’ as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and ‘The Workplace of Choice’. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Current Opportunities:

We are hiring recent, and upcoming nursing graduates! Our positions Include:

• Registered Nurse (Acute and Subacute Medicine)- Permanent Part Time
• Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)- Permanent Part Time
• Registered Nurse (Emergency)- Permanent Part Time
• Registered Nurse (Critical Care Unit)- Permanent Part Time

All of our new hires receive training through the following training programs:

• Registered Nurse- Acute and Subacute medicine Training Program
• Registered Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health Training Program
• Registered Nurse- Emergency Training Program
• Registered Nurse- Critical Care Training Program

What we offer:

In addition to offering unique and comprehensive training programs for recent nursing graduates, we offer a friendly supportive workplace with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements of the job

*Completed BSCN program from an accredited School of Nursing;
*Current BCLS;
*Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
*Strong communication, critical thinking and organizational skills with proven ability to take initiative;
*Ability to work all shifts as necessary;
*Must have a satisfactory performance record;
*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement ( ICARE);
*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Cornwall Community Hospital’s comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and
*Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard;

Key skills or competencies

• Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
• Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan)
• Completes established curricula as required at the unit level