Registered Practical Nurse - Integrated Stroke Unit

Njoyn; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for their Integrated Stroke Unit. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care while demonstrating excellence in patient assessment and communication. This role involves working as part of a dedicated team to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and their families in the community.

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

Wellness matters – Employee Assistance program

Support 24/7 from various health professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Neuroscience, Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for comprehensive nursing care throughout BCHS.
• Excellent patient assessments and effective communication with the team.
• Supporting stroke care patients and their families.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited college nursing program

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Integrated Stroke Unit, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care throughout the BCHS and must meet the following criteria

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience in Neuroscience, Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation (minimum 1 year

Mandatory Competencies

• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Ability to establish work relationships with external partners
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
• Demonstrated interest in stroke
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

• Completion of Hemispheres Stroke Competency, Aphasia Training, CNS, STAND assessments
• Understanding of rehabilitation nursing philosophy of care and Self-Management principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care
• Demonstrated interest in stroke and understanding of BCHS as a District Stroke Centre
• Experience caring for persons with Aphasia and use of Supportive Conversation techniques
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.