Registered Practical Nurse - Mississauga, Canada - Trillium Health Partners

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    CUPE | REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - 3A STROKE

    Position: Registered Practical Nurse

    Department: 3A Comprehensive Stroke Unit

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    Role Level: CUPE09 – $ $35.970

    Status: Permanent Full Time

    Site: Mississauga Hospital

    Hours of Work/Shifts: Available to Work 12 Hour Shifts Days/Nights, Weekends

    Posted: April 30, 2024

    Internal Deadline: May 7, 2024

    Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

    Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

    Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

    Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

    Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

    Position Summary:

  • As an active member of an interdisciplinary stroke team the candidate will be responsible for the delivery of client-centered nursing services for assigned patients.
  • In collaboration with an RN provides nursing assessment, care plan development, goal oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address medical cognitive, emotional and self-care needs within scope of practice.
  • Contributes to the development of a realistic discharge plan.
  • The ability to perform as a coach/mentor/consultant and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes.
  • Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
  • Key Qualifications:

  • A current annual registration card with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Recent (2 years) Medication and Aseptic Technique Certifications.
  • Current Physical Assessment course preferred.
  • Recent (1-3 years) experience with advanced clinical skills in management of Stroke patients throughout the continuum of care from acute through rehabilitation.
  • Neurological/neurosurgical, cardiac and medical experience would be an asset.
  • Current BCLS and evidence of continued education required.
  • Combined with sound patient care nursing skills must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the Stroke Team.
  • Recent (1-3 years) experience working with a high performance interdisciplinary team required.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.
  • Positive attendance and work record essential.
  • Must meet the physical demands of the position; performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting and bending as required for patient care and other responsibilities.
  • Stroke experience an asset.
  • Positive work and attendance record is essential.