Registered Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Patients admitted to North 5 occupy a Complex Continuing Care bed, Transitional Care bed or Low Intensity Rehabilitation bed. The Low intensity rehabilitation beds 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.

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 Complex Continuing Care Rehabilitation
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care rehabilitation preferred
• Experience in palliative care preferred
• Certification in gerontology or dementia care preferred
• Specialty certification preferred (Canadian Nurses Association)
• 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 Complex Continuing Care patients admitted to 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 Complex Continuing Care
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level