- Liaise with external organizations regarding patient transfers as needed
- Active member of the department leadership team and will contribute to the development of strategies that will improve the overall functioning of the department creating effective patient flow, quality nursing care and positive patient experience
- Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patients' health status and consulting appropriate when necessary using Osler transfer of accountability principles
- Supports ongoing quality improvement initiatives
- Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of BScN preferred
- A minimum of five years recent clinical practice experience in hemodialysis required
- Recent or previous charge nurse experience in hemodialysis
- Possess clinical expertise and demonstrated exemplary clinical practice in hemodialysis nursing
- Has BCLS and C-Neph
- Demonstrate strong team leadership and resource skills
- Ability to organize daily nursing and health care aid assignments
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication skills
- Excellent priority setting and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate positive change in a high acuity and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate excellent patient assessment skills
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to provide mentoring and guidance regarding the adherence to the CANNT nephrology nursing standards and practice recommendations as they relate to hemodialysis
- Mentors all in-centre hemodialysis staff to practice according to Osler's policies and procedure's including infection control polices
- Membership in CANNT and RNAO or related interest groups preferred
- Excellent employment and attendance record required
- Must be able to travel between Osler sites
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Resource Nurse - Toronto, Canada - William Osler Health System
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Company description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today
Job description
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Resource Nurse is responsible for inter and intradepartmental activities related to the day-to-day operation of hemodialysis including patient flow.
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Hours: Currently Monday to Friday, days/evenings, eight hour shifts (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
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