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RegisteredPracticalNurseSpinalCordRehabProgram
“Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program at University Health Network. Skills: Registered Practical Nurse, Spinal Cord Rehab, Patient Education, Inter-professional care. Provide education to patients and families. Contribute to the care planning process”
Industry & Context.
Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs; 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; 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), Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada), Current medication certificate, 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, Computer proficiency
Nice to Have
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing, Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent), Medical asepsis, Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations, Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management, Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications, Experience in medical clinics such as Urology Clinic, Skin and Wound skills, experience with Spinal Cord Rehab patients
What You'll Do.
Provide education to patients and families
Contribute to the care planning process
Follow a designed plan of care
Participate in education/mentorship of students
Participate in program initiatives
Support patient safety responsibilities
Support various clinics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works effectively collaboratively with inter-professional team; Participate in inter-professional care team
Communication Scope
Provide education to patients and families
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