Registered Nurse (RN)- Transitional Care Unit (3 West)

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Transitional Care Unit. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care to individuals awaiting discharge, ensuring their health and well-being during this transitional phase. Your expertise will guide nursing interventions and support clients' diverse needs within an interdisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to enhancing the quality of care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• BScN and current BCLS certificate are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, quality client and family centred health care services.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing interventions and treatments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Clinical Assessment Skills

Professional Accountability

Education

BScN

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Transitional Care Unit (TCU) (3W)

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to 12 months)

Shift Type: Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $39.07 - $56.00

Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5hrs /shift

Posting Number: 8855

Union: ONA

Date Posted: April 21, 2025

Internal Closing Date: April 28, 2025

The Transitional Care unit (TCU) provides care for patients who are awaiting discharge to an alternative level of care setting and prepare them for discharge. The philosophy of the unit is to maintain health, wellness and function while awaiting placement in an appropriate client-centered environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Utilizes sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills, works as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client and family centred health care services from admission, through transfer and discharge.
2. Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RN’s scope of practice.
3. Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients.
4. Participates actively as a preceptor or mentor for other nurses and nursing students.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

1. Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required.
2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required.
3. BScN.
4. Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families.
5. Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours preferred.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
7. Basic computer skills – Electronic Medical Records, Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Additional Benefits:

1. % Vacation Entitlement.
2. Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
3. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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