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Registered Nurse - Interprofessional Resource Team (Critical Care)

Employer
St. Michael's Hospital
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Closing date
Apr 9, 2023

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The Interprofessional Resource Team (IRT) is a new and innovative team that will have a presence in patient care settings across the hospital. The IRT is looking for dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Registered Nurses (RN) to join the team. The RN will have the opportunity to practice in a number of clinical areas, and care for diverse patient populations. The RN will be provided with comprehensive orientation and education as a part of the overall introduction to the IRT; and any professional development opportunities such as the introduction to new clinical settings.
Reporting to the Clinical Leader Manager of the IRT, the RN works within a dynamic environment as a member of the inter-professional team. The RN advocates for and promotes wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SMH's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and,
Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.
The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility

Patient Care

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
Documents observations, assessments and care provision
Contributes to discharge and transition planning
Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed
Provides care for a diverse patient population in medical and/or surgical areas
Provides care for clients with multiple medical co-morbidities and social complexity

Collaboration & Coordination

Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
Participates in hospital and local unit committees and other groups

Leadership

Aligns behavior with SMH's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
Supports the advancement of professional practice
Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
Embraces continuous quality improvement that leads to the advancement of nursing practice and better patient outcomes
Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research and Education

Participates in or supports research projects
Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives
Commitment to unit specific education - Step-up Course, Stroke Education, Specialized Geriatric Education, Coronary Care I, IV/Phlebotomy, and other training identified as necessary to unit operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Must have current BLS certification
Must have Critical Care certification and recent experience working in an Intensive Care Unit
Demonstrated patient assessment and patient management skills
Demonstrated previous experience working with marginal and vulnerable populations
Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team and patient-centred environment
Proven ability to work in various clinical settings and be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced environment
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
Must have excellent communication skills
Must have demonstrated interest in personal and professional development
Successful completion of additional specialty courses such as Coronary Care I, Nephrology I preferred
Must have proven planning, time management, organization, prioritization and coordination skills
Must have an excellent attendance record

Must be available to work all shifts including Days and Nights; weekends and holidays; and extended and short tours.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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