Registered Nurse - Surgical Transplant
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and role models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission vision and values policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventative therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes. The successful applicant will provide RN coverage and support for long term vacancies within the Nephrology and Renal Transplant units. Episodic unit coverage may also be required while following all applicable scheduling provisions of the Collective Agreement.
Requirements
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Previous general medical/surgical nursing experience
- Current BCLS/HCP certification required
- Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Demonstrated knowledge of the ethical issues around caring for this patient population
- Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching/patient education
- Commitment to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans
- Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and ongoing education
- Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
- A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in nephrology or transplant nursing will be given preference
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
- Central line management is an asset
- Experience in total patient care is an asset
- A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application
Responsibilities
- Provide RN coverage and support for long term vacancies within the Nephrology and Renal Transplant units.
- Provide episodic unit coverage as required.
- Adhere to and role model the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Adhere to SJHH mission vision and values policies and procedures.
- Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care.
- Promote health and assess the need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions.
- Provide supportive preventative therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function.
- Collaborate with the inter-professional team.
- Assume a leadership role in delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes.
- Follow all applicable scheduling provisions of the Collective Agreement.
Benefits
- Meaningful growth opportunities
- Exciting benefits and rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
