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RegisteredPracticalNurseSpinalCordRehabProgram
“Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program at University Health Network. Skills: Registered Practical Nurse, Spinal Cord Rehab Program, Patient care, Health assessment, Rehabilitation nursing. Support nursing care. Participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients”
Industry & Context.
Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs; Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status; Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioral dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction; Ability to recognize changes in behavior and follow prescribed behavioral management strategies; Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment
Criminal Record Check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required, Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required, Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required, Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required, Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required, Abilitv to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs, Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required, Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioral dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required, Ability to recognize changes in behavior and follow prescribed behavioral management strategies required, Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required, Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation, Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training, Ability to demonstrate health assessment skills.
Nice to Have
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred, Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) qualified internal applicants, if currently enrolled in a health assessment/ physical assessment course, the course must be successfully completed within 6 months of hire, Recent health assessment course required, Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred, Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
What You'll Do.
Participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients
Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
Contribute to the care planning process and follow a designed plan of care
competent care within Scope of Practice
Participate in education/ mentorship of RPN students and new staff
Participate in professional
program and hospital-wide initiatives
Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans
policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team; Contributes to the care planning process
Communication Scope
Provide education to patients and families
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