ONA-Resource Nurse-Complex Palliative Care

Union: ONA Nursing

Location: Freeport Campus

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 11.25 hours, continental shifts, including weekends

Summary:

Promotes collaborative team practice amongst the multidisciplinary team, promoting best practice in Complex Medical and Palliative care, including managing ventilator dependent patients, person centered care, planning of care and transition planning. Analyzes outcomes on an ongoing basis and promotes professional accountability in all disciplines. Acts as a resource for staff members, communicating appropriate knowledge, skill and judgement. Acts as a liaison with members of the health care team on the unit and other patient care areas, patients and families. Adapts to changing workloads, collaborating with colleagues re: adjusting priorities. Is responsible for planning and coordination of nursing care interventions within the multidisciplinary team. Uses planning and organizational skills to assist with bed flow and referral management. Will provide direct care for patients whose conditions are complex and outcomes unpredictable. Acts as a role model and provides consultation to all members of the health care team.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate preparation in nursing preferred
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of general nursing experience and experience in a nursing leadership role
• Experience in a Complexed Medical or Palliative environment preferred
• Understanding and working knowledge of the MDS and Winrecs an asset
• Able to lead team meetings in an effective/productive manner
• Demonstrated excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and adaptability
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement initiatives and to customer service
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous education
• Demonstrated knowledge of person centered care
• Good attendance record
• Must be able to perform all essential duties of the position description, which includes the ability to lift and move patients, pushing, pulling and bending.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.