Job Description

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 9,000 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.


Holland Bloorview's vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.



Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse provides holistic, family-centred care to infants, children, and adolescents and their families who are receiving habilitation, rehabilitation and complex continuing care services, incorporating standards of practice as stated by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice


Bases practice on basic nursing science and basic content relevant to nursing from the sciences and humanities Delivers care based on established policies and procedures Provides nursing care that promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well being of clients and families Provides direct nursing care to clients/families with predictable outcomes In complex care situations, consults with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care provided, documenting the nursing process according to hospital policy Provides care in collaboration with the client and family, and communicates with members of the interdisciplinary care team and community providers as appropriate Advocates on behalf of the client/family to support quality outcomes of care Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective health care Participates in risk management activities to ensure the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment Uses a strength based approach to provide care

Education


With the assistance and support of the Registered Nurse, provides education, both formal and informal, to clients and families, colleagues

Research


Provides care based upon evidenced-based practice

Professional Development


Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice by adhering to established professional practice standards Supports the development of professional nursing practice through participation in unit and organizational committees Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous development of self by identifying learning needs and establishing annual goals and objectives Maintains own knowledge, skills, and abilities through education and training both in-house and in post-secondary institutions Manages change in a constructive and appropriate manner In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented Supports and respects the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Bases practice on established policies and procedures Interacts with members of the interdisciplinary team and community providers to ensure an integrated approach to service Promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well being of clients and families Collaborates with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate care Communicates in a timely and effective manner Participates in quality improvement activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families

Qualifications

Education


Registered Practical Nurse Certificate with mediation administration Experience previous job related experience required. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Special Skills


Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Certification/Licenses


Current Certificate of Competence by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Membership in the RPNAO preferred * Current BCLS Certificate - Basic Rescuer (C)