Registered Practical Nurse - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest Toronto, Canada

12 hours ago

Description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Inpatient Behavioural Neurology Unit (4W)

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (11 months)

Shift Type: Day-Night, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $ $35.9700Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 7808

Union: SEIU Service

Date Posted: April 23, 2024Internal Closing Date: May 2, 2024

Inpatient Behavioral Neurology Unit on 4 West is a short stay secure inpatient unit for adults with neurologic compromises. It offers a specialized interdisciplinary service that focuses on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of complex neurological diseases and associated behavioural symptoms. The overall goal is to enhance the wellbeing of the client and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RPN's scope of practice
Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to develop and revise the individualized care plan

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario ('CNO') is required
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support ('BCLS') certificate, Level C - Automated External Device ('AED') is required
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Additional Benefits:

Percentage Vacation Entitlement
Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at or , ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.