Job Description

The Registered Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, restorative, educational and/or supportive care. Excellent knowledge, critical thinking, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care.

COMPLEX CARE/MEDICAL REHABILITATION SUPPORT POSITION
The successful applicant will provide RN coverage and support for long term vacancies within the Complex Care and Medical Rehabilitation units. Episodic unit coverage may also be required while following all applicable scheduling provisions of the Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS
•Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
•Current BCLS certification required.
•Recent related clinical experience in medical/surgical/geriatric nursing preferred.
•Previous experience with ventilator-dependent, bariatric and dialysis populations preferred.
•Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) certification preferred.
•Wound Management training considered an asset.
•Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team within the Hospital and the community.
•Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and assessment skills.
•Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs of residents and resources.
•Demonstrated ability to lead the unit healthcare team members (ie. RPNs, HCAs).
•Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
•Good attendance and work record is essential.
•A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application.
•Willingness and ability to cross‑train across Medical Rehabilitation and Complex Care and provide cross‑unit shift replacement coverage as required.