Registered Nurse, Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic (PAC) - Part Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

3d•CA$41 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in the clinic, you will collaborate with a pediatrician to plan, implement, and evaluate the care of select pediatric patients with acute illnesses requiring consultation and follow-up care. In an outpatient setting, you will perform assessments and provide clinical care for ill ambulatory pediatric patients. You will also contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to best practices, deliver educational sessions, and serve as a resource for patients and families. Your role will also involve working with internal and external stakeholders, such as the Emergency Department and community pediatricians. In this capacity, you will participate in interprofessional clinic rounds and assist with the evaluation and implementation of changes to patient flow from the Emergency Department and community.

Requirements

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
Current BLS certification
A minimum of three years of recent experience in a pediatric setting
Excellent physical assessment, teaching, and discharge planning skills
Working knowledge of computer technology
Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

BScN preferred
RNAO membership is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate the care of select pediatric patients with acute illness requiring consultation and follow up care.
Perform assessments and provide clinical care for ill ambulatory pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to best practice.
Deliver educational sessions.
Act as a resource to patients/families.
Work with internal and external stakeholders such as the Emergency Department and community pediatricians.
Participate in interprofessional clinic rounds.
Assist with evaluation and implementation of changes to patient flow from the Emergency Department and community.