Team Lead, Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic

Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with stroke patients? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging, and ever-changing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Team Lead is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

You will be responsible for the navigation of comprehensive care for individuals with a high risk of stroke, who have had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and/or stroke. You will provide advanced clinical assessments, triage, and evidence-based interventions for stroke/TIA patients.

In addition, you will collaborate with leadership on stroke initiatives and hyperacute interventions to ensure safe and effective transitions across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will be directly involved in delivering patient and family education on risk reduction, recovery, and secondary prevention. You will contribute to program planning, quality improvement, and regional stroke initiatives.

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WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

Five (5) years recent clinical experience in nursing and demonstrated clinical expertise in stroke and cardiovascular pathophysiology and vascular risk factor monitoring and prevention strategies required

• Clinical training and competency for completing appropriate neurological assessments (e.g., large vessel occlusion screening, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) required
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience triaging patients' risk for stroke / recurrent stroke as per Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (which includes labs, tests, diagnostics, prevention medication and treatment) required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations across the continuum of stroke care required
• Knowledge of community resources to consult for on-going support of patient care required
• Knowledge and expertise of adult learning principles and providing self-management support (e.g., teach-back method, coaching, motivational interviewing) required
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers required
• Experience with electronic nursing documentation within CERNER and ACCURO
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including knowledge of the legal requirements associated with documentation/health records
• Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Master of Nursing (MsN)
• Canadian Neurological Association (CAN) certification (neuro or rehab)
• Apex Hemispheres
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

HOURS:

The successful candidate must be available to work the Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic hours in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the ONA Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
• Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
• Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

Ready to Join the Team? Apply today