Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$38 - CA$39 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Requirements

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required
• Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
• Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required
• Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
• Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
• Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioural dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
• Ability to recognize changes in behaviour and follow prescribed behavioural management strategies required
• Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required
• Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training

Nice To Haves

• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
• Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
• Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team
• Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care
• Provides safe, competent care within Scope of Practice
• Actively participates in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff
• Actively participates in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree