We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
Patient/client and family care provision
The RN establishes a relationship in which the patient/client and family feels safe and respected. She/he advocates on behalf of the patient/client & family ensuring consideration of their perspective in all health care planning.
The RN, in collaboration with the patient/client & family and other staff:
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Practices from a perspective that is based on patient/client centered principles of choice, self-determination, privacy, dignity and self-worth, autonomy and independent, self-expression, freedom and stimulation;
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Respects the patient/clients right to privacy and confidentiality;
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Supports the patient/client & families right to direct the care provided;
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Systematically collects and analyzes data about the health of the patient/client for initial screening, for ongoing assessment, and selectively collaborates with the inter-professional team, for in-depth assessment in order to determine issues requiring intervention;
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Identifies priorities, target dates and strategies of interventions in order to contribute to the individualized care plan that achieves the best possible outcomes for each patient/client.
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Safely and competently implements relevant strategies and interventions as identified in the care plan;
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Systematically evaluates the patient/client’s response to interventions and the extent to which outcomes have been achieved.
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Is aware of the medical history, needs, medications (effects and adverse effects) and plan of care for every patient/client in their care.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. An undergraduate degree in Nursing is an asset. Nursing experience with the elderly population and persons with long term needs is desirable. Current BCLS certification is mandatory. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certificate in specialty area preferred.
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The RN requires a good understanding of Providence Healthcare’s Mission, Philosophy, Vision and Values as well as a good understanding of Nursing’s Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.
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Nursing experience with an older adult population and persons with chronic illness is desirable.
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The RN requires a good knowledge of nursing science including gerontological nursing and the ability to understand, analyze and use the following:
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The four universal concepts in Nursing’s theoretical framework: nursing, person, health and environment
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