The Role: As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Step-Down Unit, you will provide specialized care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units. You will monitor and manage patients with moderate acuity levels, ensuring their recovery and stability while delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and manage symptoms to detect and respond to clinical changes promptly.

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with established care plans and physician orders.

• Care for patients with cardiac monitors, oxygen therapy, IV drips, and other advanced medical equipment.

• Educate patients and families about ongoing care needs, medications, and discharge planning to support recovery.

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes.

• Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in your province of practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in step-down, telemetry, or critical care settings.

• Certification in ACLS and BLS is required; PALS or additional critical care certifications are an asset.

• Proficiency in managing patients requiring advanced monitoring and moderate care needs.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced situations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Fluent in English and French.

Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can legally work in Canada.