Registered Nurse – PPT – TRI – ONA

Job title: Registered Nurse – PPT – TRI – ONA

Job description: Registered Nurse

Job Posting #: 927969
Union: ONA
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Lyndhurst Centre)
Department: Spinal Cord Rehabiliation Program
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $37.93 – $54.37 (start date is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 0.30 FTE
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Posted Date: January 18, 2024
Closing Date: January 25, 2024

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 groundbreaking 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:

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties:

• Planning, managing, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice
• Using theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care including health promotion for Spinal Cord rehabilitation patients and families
• Educating patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding Spinal Cord rehabilitation
• Participating in inter-professional team care planning forums, rounds and family conferences
• Providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the units related to rehabilitation
• Participating in professional programs and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in Spinal Cord rehabilitation preferred, with applicable certification
• Completion of a health assessment/ physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) required; qualified internal applicants, if currently enrolled in a health assessment/ physical assessment course, the course must be successfully completed before January 1, 2021
• Recent health assessment course required
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Computer proficiency required

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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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