Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Behavioural Neurology (4W)

Baycrest; Old Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse for the Inpatient Behavioural Neurology Unit. This temporary full-time position offers the chance to work in a specialized interdisciplinary team focused on enhancing the wellbeing of clients with complex neurological diseases. As a vital member of the care team, you will deliver client-centered care, evaluate nursing interventions, and collaborate on care plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with cognitive impairments and are ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Percentage 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.
• Experience with cognitive impairment and high intensity responsive behaviours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing interventions and medications.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse on individualized care plans.

Skills

Client-Centered Care

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Inpatient Behavioural Neurology Unit (4W)

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 7 months)

Shift Type: Day-Night, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $36.46 - $37.05

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5 hrs /shift

Posting Number: 8346

Date Posted: October 16, 2024

Internal Closing Date: October 25, 2024

Inpatient Behavioral Neurology Unit on 4 West is a short stay secure inpatient unit for adults with neurologic compromises. It offers a specialized interdisciplinary service that focuses on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of complex neurological diseases and associated behavioural symptoms. The overall goal is to enhance the wellbeing of the client and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RPN’s scope of practice
• Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to develop and revise the individualized care plan

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required
• Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Additional Benefits:

• Percentage Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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 Health Sciences 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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