William Osler Health System
Healthcare
RegisteredPracticalNurse-StrokeUnit
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“Registered Practical Nurse - Stroke Unit at William Osler Health System. Skills: Registered Practical Nurse, Stroke Unit care, Neurology experience, patient assessment, nursing process. Providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Stroke Unit. Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of p”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being; ensure the continuity of care in the community
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills; Demonstrated excellent critical-thinking skills
May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites, Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession, BCLS required, Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005, Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team, Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care, Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required, Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required, Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required, Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field, Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment, Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care, Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions, Excellent physical assessment skills required, Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines, Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration, Recent Neurology experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in acute medicine required, Successful completion of hemisphere stroke competencies series mandatory within six months, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certificate required within 30 days of hire
Nice to Have
Recent experience working with the geriatric patient preferred, Recent experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation preferred
What You'll Do.
Providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex
demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Stroke Unit
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment
implementation and evaluation of patient care
patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team; Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Communication Scope
Demonstrated excellent communication skills; health teaching; discharge instructions
Full Job Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Stroke Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act. Accountabilities: * Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: as
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