Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

Job description: REGISTERED NURSE (RE-POST)

Job Posting #: 925525

Union: ONA

Site: University Centre, Toronto Rehab Institute

Department: Specialized Dementia Unit

Reports to: Manager, Specialized Dementia Unit

Hours: 0.3 FTE

Wage range: $35.52 to $50.85 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Shifts: Days/Nights

Posted Date: Oct. 12th 2023

Closing Date: Oct. 19th 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses?Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada’s largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab’s Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave).

Duties

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interprofessional practice and primary nursing model
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
• Participate in interprofessional team care planning forums, interprofessional rounds and family conferences
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Experience in Geriatric Rehabilitation and care and management of patients with behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia preferred
• Certification in gerontology preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
• Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• Ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an interprofessional team
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
• Computer proficiency required
• Good Attendance required
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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