Registered Practical Nurse (Post Discharge Treatment Clinic)

Job summary

Provide patient- and family-centered nursing care by assessing patients, interpreting clinical information, making appropriate decisions, and carrying out therapeutic interventions within the RPN’s scope of practice. Collaborate with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team, support clinic operations, and contribute to quality initiatives while rotating among surgical and medicine clinics.

Job details

Overview Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, and procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their clinical knowledge, skill and judgment,personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient’s preferences. The role is guided by codes of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as with effective communication in partnership with patients and families and other health care providers. EDUCATION Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current BLS mandatory. Completion of ACLS preferred. Qualifications Two (2) years of recent Acute Surgical and/or Medical experience such as ER/ICU/Recovery nursing experience in the last 5 years required. Previous experience in a Medical Triage Clinic and/or ER an asset. Previous experience in clinic settingrequired. Telus PS Suite experience an asset Demonstrated ability to interview skillsin person and/or virtually to obtain patient health assessment skills (required). Demonstrated knowledge of surgical /medical procedures required. Demonstrated understanding of Adult learning principles required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with IV / Blood Procurement, , Wound care management required. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Demonstrated competence and willingnessto work at the full scope of practice (as outlined by CNO). Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and have superior organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving. Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements. Good work and attendance record required. Staff is accountable to units team agreement. Position is required to rotate to other Surgical/Medicine clinics. Work involves lifting, considerable walking and/or sitting, standing, bending, pushing And pulling of equipment. All employees of Toronto East Health network- Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health network's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Provide patient- and family-centered nursing care by assessing patients, interpreting clinical information, making appropriate decisions, and carrying out therapeutic interventions within the RPN’s scope of practice. Collaborate with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team, support clinic operations, and contribute to quality initiatives while rotating among surgical and medicine clinics.

Requirements

Requires a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BLS, and two years of recent acute surgical or medical experience within the past five years; ACLS is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate patient assessment and interview skills, knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, IV and blood procurement and wound care experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and critically.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Acute Surgical and Medical Nursing
• Triage
• IV and Blood Procurement
• Wound Care Management
• Patient and Family-Centered Care
• Interpersonal Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Prioritization
• Organization
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Quality Improvement
• Adult Learning Principles
• Telus PS Suite

Job areas

• Healthcare

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