Specialty Unit Staff RN - Hospital - SDU - Per Diem Nights

Health eCareers; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide professional nursing care, demonstrate leadership, and ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include developing care plans, mentoring team members, and maintaining accurate documentation. If you are passionate about patient care and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in nursing skills and competencies.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Mentors, orients, and coaches team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with established standards.
• Develops individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Maintains accurate documentation and charting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Job description

As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors :

Leadership :

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable laws.
• Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates accountability.
• Understands own and team members' scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Champions new ideas.
• Leads and directs others through change processes.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Mentors, orients, and coaches team members in operations and patient care.
• Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds them accountable.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work to ensure patient care completion.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards.

Nursing Process :

• Develops and contributes to individualized care plans based on assessments and evaluations.
• Ensures multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education are incorporated.
• Adapts care plans based on ongoing patient assessments and progress.
• Communicates and discusses care plans with patients and families in a timely manner.
• Monitors patient progress and revises plans as needed.
• Ensures care meets standards of practice and facilitates effective discharge planning.
• Prioritizes patient safety, including medication safety, fall prevention, and infection control.
• Manages pain and patient comfort, addressing anxieties and concerns.
• Ensures patients understand medication instructions and side effects.

Documentation :

• Maintains accurate, legible, and timely charting.
• Reflects nursing interventions, assessments, and evaluations.
• Uses electronic systems effectively for patient care documentation.

Clinical Outcomes :

• Discusses patient findings and progress with the team.
• Demonstrates competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Makes informed nursing decisions based on data and assessments.

Workplace Safety :

• Adheres to safety principles and practices.
• Maintains a safe environment using standard precautions.

Patient Care Experience :

• Responds promptly to patient requests.
• Facilitates resource utilization and maintains confidentiality.
• Ensures a clean and respectful environment.
• Provides compassionate care and clear information to patients and families.
• Strives to exceed patient expectations.

Team Commitment :

• Works effectively as part of the team, being flexible and cooperative.
• Constructively addresses conflicts and seeks assistance when needed.
• Accepts feedback and acts as a resource and mentor to others.
• Participates actively in meetings and professional development activities.