Nurse in Clinical Excellence

1 week ago


Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

We strive to deliver exceptional patient care and foster a collaborative environment at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

Role Overview

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at our centre embodies clinical excellence and upholds the core competencies of the College of Nurses of Ontario. As a valued member of the healthcare team, the RPN provides direct patient care, adhering to the three-factor framework outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard. This framework influences decision-making regarding care-provider assignment and consultation among care providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient-focused care within the RPN scope of practice, guided by the three-factor framework.
  • Operate in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
  • Ensure practice consistency with entry-to-practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines, and legislation.
  • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Collaborate with Registered Nurses to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
  • Provide consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed.
  • Contribute to ongoing patient health status assessment and documentation.
  • Assist in developing and implementing the Plan of Care, evaluating its effectiveness.
  • Support the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units.
  • Maintain a role model and champion, integrating safe, best practices into daily activities to deliver safe and exemplary care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Recent related experience in acute general medicine nursing is preferred.
  • Recent experience with initiation and maintenance of IV therapy is preferred.
  • Experience with health teaching is preferred.
  • Experience with accessing, maintaining, and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVAD).
  • Knowledge of complex and geriatric medical populations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of skin assessment and wound care.
  • Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs.
  • Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrates understanding and adherence to patient and staff safety policies and procedures, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation.
  • Demonstrated problem assessment skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork.
  • Demonstrated individual leadership skills.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team, within a challenging and dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Models behaviour aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.

Qualifications

  • RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing.
  • RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Current BLS certification required.
  • Physical assessment course preferred.


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