Registered Nurse - Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit
About The Position
The Low Tolerance Long Duration (LTLD)/Geri unit is a 48 bed inpatient unit located on South 4 at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. We offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization. We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination. As soon as possible after you arrive, we will work with you and your loved ones to plan your discharge, to help you make a safe and successful transition to the next stage of your rehabilitation in the community.
Requirements
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience in Low Tolerance Long Duration rehabilitation preferred
- Certification in gerontology or rehab nursing preferred
- Specialty certification preferred (Canadian Nurses Association)
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
- Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
- Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Rehabilitation Nursing Model of Care
- Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
- Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
- Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
- Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
- Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
- Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
- Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
- Good attendance required
- Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
Responsibilities
- Will be required to accept a patient assignment as needed
- Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
- Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients admitted to LTLD/Geri Rehab and their families
- Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing
- Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
- Provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to LTLD/Geri Rehab
- Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
- Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
