Registered Practical Nurse-M Stroke Rehab I/P

CUPE POSTING | REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - 3A COMPREHENSIVE STROKE

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Department: 3A Comprehensive Stroke Unit

Posting ID: 1135

Role Level: CUPE09 – $35.807 - $38.161

Status: Permanent Full Time (x1)

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: Available to Work 12 Hour Shifts Days/Nights, Weekends

Posted: December 19th, 2024

Internal Deadline: December 26th, 2024

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Position Summary:

• As an active member of an interdisciplinary stroke team, the candidate will be responsible for the delivery of client-centered nursing services for assigned patients.
• In collaboration with an RN, provides nursing assessment, care plan development, goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education, and support to address medical cognitive, emotional, and self-care needs within scope of practice.
• Contributes to the development of a realistic discharge plan.
• The ability to perform as a coach/mentor/consultant and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes.
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement, and evaluation.

Key Qualifications:

• A current annual registration card with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent (2 years) Medication and Aseptic Technique Certifications.
• Current Physical Assessment course preferred.
• Recent (1-3 years) experience with advanced clinical skills in the management of Stroke patients throughout the continuum of care from acute through rehabilitation.
• Neurological/neurosurgical, cardiac, and medical experience would be an asset.
• Current BCLS and evidence of continued education required.
• Combined with sound patient care nursing skills, must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the Stroke Team.
• Recent (1-3 years) experience working with a high-performance interdisciplinary team required.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Positive attendance and work record essential.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position; performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting, and bending as required for patient care and other responsibilities.
• Stroke experience an asset.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies, and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.