• Current certificate of competence as Registered Nurse (RN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Program of study must have included physical assessment or must provide proof of post graduate completion of this course
• Basic cardiac life support certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Recent experience and ability in cardiac rhythm interpretation, pressure monitoring, airway management and ventilator care
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process and evidence of the ability to utilize problem solving and critical thinking techniques effectively in an ED setting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning in nursing
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
• Bilingualism is an asset
• The successful applicants will be required to complete the following certifications:

• ACLS (if not already current)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale training

Preference will be given to candidates with Emergency Nursing Certificate, or Critical Care Certificate or CNA Certification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing or completion of an in-hospital extended emergency or critical care learning program (curriculum to be reviewed at time of hire) and LEAN Yellow Belt training.