Registered Nurse - Long Term Ventilator and Respiratory Complex Continuing Care

Bariza Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit access

HOOPP pension

On-site facilities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, Ontario invites applications for a Registered Nurse on the 5D-Long Term Ventilator and Respiratory Care unit. The role emphasizes health promotion, assessment and provision of comprehensive nursing care for older adults with dementia within an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating care, educating patients and families, leading students and new staff, and contributing to hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing; RN in good standing with CNO.
• Prefer Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Ability to perform essential clinical duties.
• Ability to lead others and manage challenging interpersonal situations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to team success.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care within inter-professional practice.
• Care for patients with dementia and families; educate them and referring facilities.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.

Skills

Nursing Diploma

BSc in Nursing

CNO in Good Standing

Clinical duties

Leadership

Interprofessional care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

EPR literacy

Ontario standards

Admissions assessments

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

Union: ONA Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: West Park Healthcare Centre Department: 5D-Long Term Ventilator and Respiratory Complex Continuing Care Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Job Responsibilities

• The role of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
• 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.

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

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
• Shifts: Day/Evening
• Status: Temporary Full-time
• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.)

About UHN

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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.

At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Requirements and Other Information

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.