Registered Nurse - Toronto, Canada - Scarborough Health Network

Description

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

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Reporting to the Integrated Stroke Unit Manager, the successful Registered Nurse candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary person centered care environment. You will provide acute and rehabilitative care for patients following an acute stroke.

Requirements:

•Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario

•Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level and evidence of continued education

•Demonstrated ability to carry out relevant clinical Best Practices, Knowledge integration, and skills within the management of complex stroke cases that bridge the full continuum of care

•Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations

•Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation and care for the complex frail elderly

•Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community

•Facilitates application of relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to lead the management of care.

•Ability to work well independently, exercise sound judgement, proven analytical thinking and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

•Ability to perform the essential duties of the position

•Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards

• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community

• Excellent work performance and attendance

• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation

• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset:

• BScN

•CNA Rehabilitation nursing

•Neuroscience/Stroke Care Courses

•Health Assessment Course or equivalent experience

•Current experience in acute adult medicine and rehabilitation

•Current experience in Stroke/Neuroscience Nursing