Job Description

BWH Required Skills:

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.




Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate "I care and I respect you," providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing Statement:

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required Current BCLS Certificate required Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Clinical Telemedicine Certification Program preferred

Principal Duties:

Support patients during their virtual visits by conducting patient examinations using tele-diagnostic equipment such as a digital stethoscope, otoscope, and a patient examination camera Work with patients and their virtual multidisciplinary teams to plan and support appropriate follow-up care Maintain clinical competence in caring for patients across a broad spectrum of care, supporting the ethical delivery of care, and ensuring compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act Develop and implement Telemedicine clinic days for the priority population group specified Advocate for the integration of telemedicine across the organization. Support telemedicine as a clinical and educational enabler Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives Completes continuing education requirements as necessary Acts as a coach, mentor, resource and positive role model for new staff physicians and students Support onboarding of new physicians to Oracle Health Liaise with Department Leads, Medical Directors, Chief of Staff, CMIO and Director Medical Affairs to support the development and approval of PowerPlans and Medical Directives Participate in Regional and Hospital Committees related to Powerplans and Medical Directives Assess learning and practice needs for implementation, maintenance and evaluation of Oracle programs Participates in CQI projects through audits of clinical modules Participates in monitoring standards of documentation for electronic charting Works collaboratively with Transform, Program Directors/Managers to incorporate enhancements and upgrades of clinical modules into practice Collaborates with Program Directors/Managers physicians and staff to assess Oracle learning needs Develops, implements and evaluates computer training and orientation programs Dialogues with Program Directors/Managers, Manager of Professional Practice and Interprofessional Informatics Supervisor re: program needs across the system Is a team player Communicates effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners Networks with peers internally from other facilities Other duties as required

Statement:

Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.




We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.