Job from partnerSummary of Duties
The Registered Nurse (RN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients & their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. The RN provides excellent patient and family centred nursing care to those with a wide range of health issues, often with complex patient situations requiring multiple nursing interventions in a culturally sensitive manner. Provides leadership in emergency and/or rapidly changing patient situations. The RN is an autonomous professional who works independently and interdependently as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Qualifications/Skills
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Diploma in Nursing Required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (B Sc N.) or equivalent preferred.
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Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing with no restrictions to practice
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Current B.C.L.S. is required
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RNAO membership (preferred)
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Previous experience in Trauma, Burns and Complex Care Rehab Program (A2) Rehab Programs preferred. Specialty certification an asset.
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Ability to perform duties in professional and courteous manner.
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Ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities.
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Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills to solve patient care issues.
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Technical competence as appropriate for specialty area.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with RN, RPN, physicians and other members of the health care team.
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Demonstrated professional judgement and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, their families, other health care team members and the community.
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Effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Committed to on-going professional development
