Registered
Nurse ICU & ER (RN)

• BScN

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Proof of PLP as mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Able to work with persons with Infectious diseases

• ACLS & BLS Certificate Required

• Critical Care Certificate (for ICU applicants)

• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV); proof of negative TB skin test within 1 year

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an Emergency Room/Critical Care Unit

• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate

• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Shift scheduling requirements:

  • Must be available for “urgent or last minute” shifts, scheduled within 2 hours of shift start time

  • Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility, 8 or 12 hours in length

  • Must be able to “float” from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need

  • Must be available to work all shifts — days, evenings and nights — including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays

  • Required to work 2 weekends per month

• Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit

• Must be in compliance with the Helping Hands Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring)

Additional skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge in Palliative, Cognitive and Physical Support, Rehabilitation, Mental Health and/or restorative care

• Confident and able to complete all tasks that are within the scope of practice

• Able to handle stressful situations in a positive manner and be adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities

• Provide direct patient care

• Follow the policies and procedures set out by the facility

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Competitive rates and incentives

• Variety of available shifts across the GTA and surrounding areas — in hospitals, as well as long-term care and other facilities

• Continuous clinical education and support

• Flexible scheduling