Registered Nurse Job at Riverside Health Care (Rainy River)

Job Description

The Nursing department has an opening for a Full-Time Interim Registered Nurse at the Rainy River Health Centre.

Job Responsibility

Performs according to the Standards of Nursing Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities
Accepts clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned patients
Functions as a staff nurse or team leader
Delegate, supervise, and evaluate patient care of the RPN’s and HCA’s as applicable
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the nursing discipline
Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
Exercises behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of conduct
Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth
Complies with the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (Canadian Nurses Association) and The Ethical Framework for Nurses in Ontario (College of Nurses of Ontario)
Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
Admits patients/residents, obtains a history and initial and ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of assigned patients
Completes triage within 15 minutes of presentation to the ER department and according to CTAS guidelines
Develops a plan of care which assigns priorities and prescribes nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes for an individual and/or group of patients
Communicates promptly with physician according to CTAS guidelines with a concise assessment
Assures the plan of care is feasible in terms of human resources, time and materiel resources
Ensures Nursing supplies and equipment are properly and efficiently used, and that there are sufficient supplies and equipment to provide care
Revises plan of care as dictated by the patient’s needs and medical plan of care
Co-ordinates and executes the physician’s orders according to the medical plan of care
coordinates the activities of other health team members
Performs nursing actions required for implementation of patient/resident care plan at a skill level which demonstrates the required knowledge and expertise
Implements a teaching plan based on the patient’s/resident’s and families’ identified needs
Provides support to patient/resident and family in understanding and coping with patient illness
Communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals when indicated
Completes, systematically, the assigned duties conserving time, energy and supplies
Assist patients/residents to achieve or maintain optimal independence
Provide for the safety and well-being of the individual patient/resident, including the environment
Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the nursing care of patients/residents and modifies nursing measures and approaches accordingly
Evaluates with the patient/resident the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain self-care ability
Revises with the patient, family and relevant others the expected patient outcome, priority and nursing actions as required
Maintains appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care administered and patient’s response
Ensures continuity of patient care through effective reporting at change of shift
Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required
Participates in educational activities and programs for patients/residents and staff
Participates in the orientation of new staff
Reports any untoward/unusual incidents to the Nursing Supervisor or designate, and record appropriately
Accepts responsibility and accountability for independent actions
Attends and participates in appropriate courses, conferences and workshops to promote professional growth and development
Assists in the evaluation of staff performance
Participates in the department’s quality management program
Ensures Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Program standards are met
Ensures the environment is safe and properly reports all actual or potential hazardous situations to immediate supervisor/OHSC
Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the Nursing Supervisor or delegate.

Requirements

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
Completion of recognized ICU program acceptable to the Corporate, preferred
Certification in Emergency Nursing through CNA, preferred
Completion of Emergency Nursing program, Preferred
3 years recent experience Nursing, preferable Emergency
Experience working with Geriatric patients with complex medical needs preferred
Exhibits the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications
Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement
Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership, and mentoring skills
Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evening, nights, weekend, and holidays
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel , and management
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record
Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.