RN

You will be providing specialized patient care in an active complex continuing care unit with a focus on providing care to our patient population; who require medically complex care, slow stream rehabilitative care, reactivation, or palliative care. You will also provide supportive care to their families. You will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focusing on the patient’s transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, and to support factors that impact customer satisfaction. You will be supported to provide a full range of nursing care within your scope of practice; which will include, administering of medications and procedures as per established policies and guidelines, completing health assessments and documenting observations and changes in your patient’s condition, and collaborating with health team members to update individualized care plans to facilitate positive patient care outcomes. As well, as the RN, you may be expected to fulfill the charge role and provide support to your colleagues
Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Heart & Stroke Approved BLS Provider Card upon hire
Proven ability to care and manage patients with tracheostomies, enteral/parenteral feeds, CADD pumps, PICC lines, IVs, Wound Management Systems, Fecal Management Systems
Completion of a physical health assessment course
One year nursing experience in Long Term Care setting
Exceptional communications skills, verbal, written, and electronic
Demonstrated compassion, patience and empathy
Demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to multi-task and prioritize depending of changing needs of patients
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment but also work independently as needed
Computer skills/CCRS data entry an asset
Evidence of dedication to continuing education
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No