Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

10h • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada’s largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab’s Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave).

Requirements

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience with spinal cord injury population preferred
• Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 the Spinal Cord 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
• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level