Job Description

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH\'s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals\' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The role of the Virtual Care - Registered Practical Nurse in Virtual Care Services is to enhance patient and clinical practice outcomes through the facilitation and promotion of the various aspects of integrated virtual care services. This position aids in the development of Virtual Care practices that align with current best practices and alignment with services and programs offered by OSMH, the Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) and other clinical partners as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities where virtual care services can safely be offered and facilitated to enhance clinical care for patients and providers.
• Meeting the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses and functions within the policies and procedures of Virtual Care Services.
• Organizing and implementing a plan of nursing care to meet the needs of each assigned patient.
• Performing patient care activities and providing effective resources and support as appropriate.
• Effectively utilizing human, physical and virtual resources.
• Participate in initiatives to expand current virtual health offerings within the organization and with partner agencies.
• Participating in the orientation of new staff members to the department as well as orientation of virtual care services and opportunities to stakeholders at large
• Attending educational programs and in-services to enhance their knowledge, and participating in the planning and implementing of same.
• Maintaining professional competence by assessing their own professional development needs, and establishing goals and actions to meet same.
• Assisting in maintaining the established standards of care through individual performance, participation in hospital committees, and assisting with performance improvement, work and patient flow activities.
• Maintaining an awareness of current developments in nursing practice.
• Responsible to contribute to ongoing patient safety.
• Functioning in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures.
• Promoting collaboration by effective communication.
• Participating as a member of the interprofessional team and promoting effective liaisons between patient, family, and physician, and other health team members and community agencies. Encouraging referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Demonstrating knowledge of and maintaining competence in accordance with RHPA and other relevant legislation and standards.
• Participating in assessing health needs and promoting health education and maintenance through patient and family teaching programs.
• Flexibility in adjusting patient assignments to facilitate urgent/emergency/acute treatments.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Current registrations with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as Registered Practical Nurse
• Qualified to practice within current CNO RPN Scope of Practice Guidelines

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years\' experience in the acute care setting required.
• Proficient knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OTN, ZOOM and various Internet browsers required.
• Experience utilizing various electronic or audio-visual tools in the workplace is required.
• Experience with Virtual Care preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated understanding of the role of virtual care in this organization and acts as an advocate to support virtual care promotion within the organization and community as appropriate.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including well developed interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills as well as experience in initiating or managing change.
• Demonstrated skill in patient education and promotion of patient independence using principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated accountability for decision-making.

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self-Directed Learning Opportunities.

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Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH\'s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital