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Registered Nurse (RN) - Seniors Health Centre, PT (J1225-0591) Company Bio North York General is one of Canadas leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multisite campus supports our diverse community through every stage and lifedefining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and longterm care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for PeopleCentred Carea cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: PeopleCentred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Position Summary Registered Nurse, Personal Care Services, Seniors Health Centre. Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of residents health. At the nursing care unit level, you will take the lead in providing direction and guidance to the staff of the Nursing Department assigned to the nursing care unit. You will also be accountable to the Director of Care to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW), participate in the accreditation process and promote and support the volunteers. Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation. Youre a great relationship builder and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, residents, and families. This position supports the hospitals academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. Great Registered Nurses are Organized they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day Great Communicators they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families Decisive at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient Safety Conscious they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines Committed they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills On a practical level, you will Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of selfmotivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the geriatric population Have clinical competences to manage patients with a variety of mental health conditions Have effective organizational, problemsolving, prioritization, timemanagement and teaching skills Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations Qualifications Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Experience in rehabilitation or longterm nursing preferred Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal Experience with WORD, excel, email, internet use and computerized documentation Current AIS Certification Certificate in gerontology nursing preferred Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Bilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canadas leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Permanent position, 8 hour shifts, evening shifts, including weekends in the Personal Care Services, Seniors Health Centre. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. How To Apply Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Parttime Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr