- Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for clients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice
- Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for clients and families
- Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
- Provide mentorship to Nursing students and new staff on the unit
- Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
- Compliance with and commitment to client safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for clients
- Current Registration with CNO as an RPN
- Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program, including practicum experience
- Current medication certificate meeting the standards of practice outlined by the CNO
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
- Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred
- Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to client population and an ability to articulate these concepts
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
- Minimum one-year experience in rehab, reintegration unit, complex continuing care or long term care facility preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of adult and geriatric populations.
- Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing improvement in support of client care and safety.
- Client-service oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a variety of staff, clients and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to impart knowledge to nursing and interdisciplinary students within the context of a teaching environment
- Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
- Successful candidates are required to work rotational shift
- Computer proficiency required
- Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
- 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.)
Registered Practical Nurse - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
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Company Description
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: CUPE
Site: Hillcrest Reactivation Centre
Department: Hillcrest Reactivation Centre - Transitional Care
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Shifts: Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights/Wknds/Holidays
Salary: $ per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 Months Contract)
Closing Date: May 10, 2024
Hillcrest Reactivation Centre is a 75-bed community based reactivation center, part of the short term transitional care sites within the TCLHIN. Operating under the Home and Community Care Act Hillcrest offers a short period of reactivation to clients who are ALC or at risk of ALC, supporting their return home.
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Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
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