POSITION SUMMARY:
The RPN in collaboration the Inter-professional team is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of an identified patient/client group.
The RPN in collaboration with other members of the health care team uses her/his knowledge, communication, leadership and decision-making skills to meet the health needs of patients/clients and families at Unity Health Toronto - Providence site, and is accountable and responsible for her/his own professional actions and ongoing professional development.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient/client and family care provision:
The RPN in partnership with the patient/client, family and other staff:
- Determines the scope of their involvement with a patient/client/family based on the College of Nurses standard for scope of practice for an RPN including the elements of predictability, acuity and provider skill set
- Establishes a relationship in which the patient/client & family feels safe and respected. They advocate on behalf of the patient/client & family ensuring consideration of their perspective in all health care planning
- Is aware of the medical history, needs, medications (effects and adverse effects) and plan of care for every patient/client in their care
- Practices from a perspective that is based on patient/client centered principles of choice, self-determination, privacy, dignity and self-worth, autonomy and independent, self-expression, freedom and stimulation
- Systematically collects data about the health of the patient/client for initial screening and ongoing assessment to identify priorities, goals, target dates and strategies of interventions that contribute to the individualized care plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient/client
- Manages stable and predictable patient/clients and situations using critical thinking and the resources at hand and identifies early the need to conference with others for evolving patient/client instability or for support in determining next steps in a situation
- Promotes and maintains patient/client independence and recovery through encouragement of their involvement in activities of daily living, rehabilitation goals and other activities
Ortho/Amp Clinic duties:
- Support and assist physicians and the multi-disciplinary team within the scope of nursing practice including patient care, education, counselling and follow up as required.
- Provide nursing services and consultation as appropriate to ensure patient safety in accordance with nursing standards of practice, and professional code of ethics
- Works collaboratively with MDs, OTs, PTs, prosthetists, and administrative staff to ensure seamless clinic operations
- Coordinates with clinic administrative staff regarding patient schedules and appointments
- Coordinates referrals, prepares charts, and supports documentation and order entry under MD supervision
- Initiates and/or coordinate referrals within the facility and the outside community to ensure patient needs are met.
- Monitors wounds for prosthetic readiness and provides education on wound care, diabetic management, foot care, and skin integrity throughout the duration of clients stay in the program
- Manage medical supplies and equipment to ensure seamless operations
- Maintains IPAC standards, wound care supplies, and overall clinic flow in accordance with Unity health policy.
- Initiate and carry out quality improvement activities in collaboration with the team to improve services
- Support development and implementation of processes to enhance clinic operations
- Work collaboratively with the inpatient units, community partners, patients and family members
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the needs of individuals and groups with the ability to adapt to diverse health beliefs and practices in a non-judgmental approach
Clinical Documentation:
- Documents in a timely and concise manner according to the current College of Nurses of Ontario standards and Providence Healthcare policies
- Reports changes and concerns in a patient/client's status or progress appropriately and in a timely way to the Physician and/or the Inter-professional team.
- Collaborates with the inter-professional team to complete relevant data entry and quality analysis as required
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Program
- Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse, and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience working in the community and/or a clinic setting, with the ability for self-direction
- Knowledge of community resources an asset
- Current BCLS certification
- Minimum two to three years' experience working with individuals with wound care needs is required.
- A good understanding of major nursing and health issues and the ethical and legislative framework that influences the situations in which RPN functions
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent performance and attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
