Summary Of Duties
Responsible for providing person centred care in the acute care setting of C6 Community Programme (Internal Medicine, Gynecology Oncology and Plastic Surgery patients), within the RPN scope of practice. The RPN works independently and interdependently as part of the interprofessional health care team to provide excellent culture-sensitive nursing care to patients with varying health needs in a rapidly changing practice environment. The RPN works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) in a consultative relationship to provide elements of care to Internal Medicine, Gynecology Oncology and Plastic Surgery patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes.
Responsibilities
Care processes which include identifying the needs of patients and families
Completing assessments, planning and continuously reassessing care
Implementing evidence based interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes and the patient experience
Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing career development and reflective practice
Qualifications/Skills
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR
RPN diploma preferred
6 -12 months recent acute care nursing experience preferred or recent RPN experience plus successful completion of the Sunnybrook Advanced Assessment Course for RPN’s at Humber within the last 2 years
Successful completion of pre-interview knowledge assessment tool
Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care
Demonstrated critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills in a fast paced, high turnover environment
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional practice and support of a quality practice setting environment
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe, high quality, ethical care
Demonstrated ability to identify when care needs of patient and family have changed and require a broader scope of knowledge, skill and judgment
Demonstrated ability to plan and provide patient education to support discharge planning
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments within the RPN scope of practice collaboratively with RNs and other members of the inter-professional team