The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote 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. 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 Unity Health¿s mission, vision, values and policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The RN optimizes the patient¿s experience and care outcomes by:
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Being accountable for one¿s decisions and professional practice;
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Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
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Collaborating with other members of the patient¿s care team; and,
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Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.
The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:
Patient Care:
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Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
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Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
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Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
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Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
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Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
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Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
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Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
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Documents observations, assessments and care provision
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Contributes to discharge and transition planning
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Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed
Collaboration & Coordination
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Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
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Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
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Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
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Participates in hospital committees and other groups
Leadership
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Aligns behavior with Unity Health¿s vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
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Supports the advancement of professional practice
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Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
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Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
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Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
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Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
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Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment
Research
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Participates in or supports research projects
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Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives