Job Description

Using a client-centered approach, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership in the coordination and evaluation of nursing care of patients with multisystem medical conditions awaiting transition to the community setting. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and community agencies to coordinate care and education of patients and their families. In this fast-paced environment, admitted patients are typically discharged within 72 hours or less. Through evidence-based clinical practice and strong leadership in healthcare delivery, the RN sets the standards of excellence in the care of patients at HHS. The RN establishes and implements education plans with and for patients and families and acts as an accessible and knowledgeable resource for patients and their families.
Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• HHS Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) Telemetry education and experience would be an asset
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in a medical setting within the last 2 years preferred
• Knowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of adult and geriatric medicine patients, including rehabilitative approaches to patient care
• Understanding of and commitment to applying principles of Senior Friendly Care
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, organizational, problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and shifting demands
• Commitment to providing Excellent Patient Experiences
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Evidence of consistent attendance and punctuality