We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize the nursing process and standards of care (College of Nurses of Ontario) to work independently in the community and provide the highest quality care through completion of appropriate client assessments and implementation of the plan of care.
- Coordinate effective and safe care for clients; ensure appropriate caseload management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of care.
- Provide effective nursing care primarily to clients within the Hamilton Visiting Program and to the clients of the Integrated Comprehensive Care Program as required.
- Collaborate respectfully with the client, family members, other team members, Physicians and the LHIN (where appropriate), advocating for the client/caregivers by interpreting information, supporting decisions and facilitating communications. Utilize technology in order to effectively document and communicate with other team members and Physicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions on licence or hearings pending, AND
- Registered Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience conducting comprehensive nursing assessments (example: Mini-metal status, depression, pain, etc.)
- PPS
- ESAS
- Can effectively use software for client documents, word processing and communication
- Committed to customer service
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of Dignity, Respect, Service, Justice, Responsibility and Enquiry.
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