Rapid Response Nurse

4 days ago


Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team as a Rapid Response Nurse. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home for our patients, particularly those with complex needs and high-risk characteristics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely and comprehensive home visits to patients within 24 hours of hospital discharge
  • Review and confirm discharge care plans, ensuring all necessary medical tests are scheduled and transportation is arranged
  • Conduct medication reconciliation and review medication protocols with patients and caregivers
  • Triage patient priorities and initiate contact with primary care physicians to update them on patient status
  • Recommend and facilitate follow-up visits with primary care physicians as needed
  • Assess, consult, and treat patients as required
  • Identify patients requiring accelerated assessment and home care services, working with Care Coordinators to facilitate home assessments
  • Support Care Coordinators in developing patient care plans and ensuring smooth transitions to ongoing care teams
  • Act as a spokesperson for Ontario Health atHome, interpreting the role of the organization to patients, healthcare professionals, and the public
  • Collaborate with team members to provide timely triage of referred patients from in-patient units
  • Participate in the orientation of new staff and students
  • Assess and promote a safe environment for caregivers, family members, and staff
Requirements
  • University degree in Registered Nursing
  • Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Working knowledge of community resources and roles of healthcare professionals
  • Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome priorities, policies, practices, and service standards (an asset)
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (pediatrics or geriatrics) as a Registered Nurse
  • Proficiency with computerized information systems
  • Excellent knowledge of healthcare-related legislation and practices
  • Working knowledge of the nursing process, consultation process, program planning, and crisis management
Preferred Qualifications
  • Emergency/critical care experience (an asset)
  • Community nursing experience (an asset)
  • Completion of Critical Care Course in area of specialty (an asset)
  • CNA certification in area of specialty (an asset)
  • Fluency in a second language (an asset)
What We Offer
  • Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
  • Valuable development opportunities
  • Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan


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