Registered Nurse, Specialized Dementia Unit

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

9h • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) has expertise in a specialty, demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.

Requirements

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia
• 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia
• 3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• 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
• Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for 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
• Good Attendance required

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preffered
• Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
• Certification in gerontology 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 inter-professional practice and primary nursing model
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• 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