Geriatric Rehab RN: Dementia Care Leader - Part-Time

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Long Term Ventilation 4D unit at West Park Healthcare Centre to promote health and provide comprehensive nursing care for older adults with dementia. You will work collaboratively with an inter-professional team to plan, implement and educate on care, focusing on safety and patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires a Diploma or Baccalaureate in Nursing, active registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, and strong

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job
• Ability leading others, including the effective management of challenging interpersonal situations
• Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to team success
• Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
• Computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
• Able to perform multiple admissions assessments in EPR on a daily basis
• Able to work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team in a fast pace environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter-professional practice and primary nursing model
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Skills

Nursing skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Long Term Ventilation 4D unit at West Park Healthcare Centre to promote health and provide comprehensive nursing care for older adults with dementia. You will work collaboratively with an inter-professional team to plan, implement and educate on care, focusing on safety and patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires a Diploma or Baccalaureate in Nursing, active registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, and strong