Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for incorporating the College of Nurses of Ontario and unit-specific standards and competencies into nursing practice and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team practicing as an advocate, educator and direct caregiver

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Applicants who have current acute Surgical experience in Gynecology, Bariatric and GI will be given preference. Preference will be given to applicants with acute GI Medical experience.
• Experience in specific skills is preferred i.e. PCA’s, epidurals, TPN, ostomy care, initiation and management of IV therapy.
• Committed to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Demonstrated organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Good attendance and work record is essential.
• A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application.

REPONSIBILITIES

• Base practice on nursing science and on content relevant to nursing from other sciences and humanities. The Registered Nurse continues to learn throughout his/her professional life, demonstrating ongoing knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Employs advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice, decision making, critical thinking, leadership, research utilization and resource management.
• Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of care to diverse patient populations as assigned.
• Meet the ethical and legal requirements of professional practice.
• Coordinates and participates in discharge planning.
• Ensures effective communication between and among all relevant parties.
• Uses teaching/learning principles effectively to engage in patient and family education.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Promotes a safe environment and brings forward areas of concern and resolutions. This includes anticipating adverse events and preventing same or responding appropriately to minimize them.
• Participates in hospital, programme and unit based meetings, councils and activities to support the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the organization, SJHH nursing and assigned area.
• Coordinates care with CCAC when patient discharged to ensure care is adequately maintained.
• Promotes a welcoming and safe learning environment for the orientation and ongoing education of new staff and learners through preceptorship/mentorship, conferences and presentations.