The successful candidate will provide nursing care in the
Cystoscopy Urology Department as part of the Perioperative Program at Unity Health Toronto St Josephs Health Centre.
In this capacity, you will provide nursing care across the patient's
peri and post-operative journey including peri-operative assessments, advocacy, education and training, facilitation of OR activities, post-operative care, patient family support, and coordination of the surgical process.
The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care.
The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centered quality care in accordance with the CNO, ORNAC, NAPAN standards and Unity Health Toronto's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patients experience and care outcomes by:
Being accountable for ones decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Collaborating with other members of the patients care team; and,
Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.
The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:
Patient Care:
Expected to work in all areas of the Cystoscopy, OR and PACU
Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjust the plan as needed
Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
Documents observations, assessments and care provision
Contributes to discharge and transition planning
Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed
Collaboration & Coordination:
Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
Participates in hospital committees and other groups
Leadership:
Aligns behaviour with Unity Health Toronto's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
Supports the advancement of professional practice
Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment
Quality Improvement:
Supports and participates in evidence-based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Perioperative Nursing Certificate is required or willing to complete within 1 year.
Post-Anesthesia Care Nursing or Critical Care certificate is an asset or willing to complete within 1 year. Candidates may qualify for sponsorship.
BLS Certification is required
Must have recent relevant cystoscopy OR clinical experience (ie. minimum 1 year)
Preference will be given to Registered Nurses with Cystoscopy, Urology and PACU experience
Must be able to demonstrate theoretical/practical knowledge of the ORNAC, NAPAN and AORN Standards
Demonstrated good communication skills/command of English, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Must be willing or have demonstrated continuous perioperative clinical development/competency
CNA certification in Perioperative Nursing is an asset
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, preferred
Evidence of good work ethics and an excellent attendance record
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of adult learning principles
Must be flexible - hours are scheduled to meet Unit needs.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2840010
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
Education
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