Our Stroke and Neurology 15-bed unit provides acute care to patients that have received lifesaving treatment (TPA and Endovascular Treatment /mechanical clot retrieval) for those afflicted with stroke. As a Regional Stroke Centre, we receive stroke bypass from other hospitals.
In partnership with the GTA Stroke Network, the team provides exceptional, patient-centered care in a collaborative and integrated manner. An inter-disciplinary team of RNs and RPNs, Charge Nurses, Nurse Educators, Nurse Practitioners, Care and Transition Facilitators, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, OTA/PTA, Speech Language Pathologists, Dieticians, Pharmacists, and Stroke Internists/Neurologists supports our unit. The RN will work collaboratively with the team, reporting directly to the Clinical Leader Manager. As a part of an academic center, our team participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
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.
This opportunity may be of interest to Registered Nurses with specialized General Internal Medicine (GIM) and/or Stroke and Neurology education and experience who would like to support care for medically complex, frail elderly, marginalized, addictions, stroke and homeless populations. The RN will work collaboratively with the neurology staff-physicians, residents, health disciplines, CCAC, clerical, clinical assistants, RN's, and RPN's, and reporting directly to the Clinical Leader Manager, the RN will be responsible for:
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:
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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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Provides patient/family centered 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
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provides care for patients with multiple medical diagnoses including frail elderly, stroke, congestive heart failure
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 local unit level and hospital committees
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able to work collaboratively with inter-professional care team
Leadership
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Aligns behavior with SMH'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
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Must have current CPR or BLS certification
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Demonstrated previous experience working with marginal and vulnerable populations, including stroke management care, in an area with many diseases specialties
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Minimum two years previous medicine experience in an acute care hospital
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Telemetry and venous access/IV care preferred
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Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team environment
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Excellent communication, time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
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Proven experience in development of collaborative care plans for complex patients
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Excellent clinical reasoning, critical thinking skills and ability to advocate for patient care needs
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Demonstrates effective conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
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Must have an excellent attendance record
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.
