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Registered Nurse - Complex Continuing Care (Temporary Full-Time) Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 12-18 months) Shifts Must be available to work all shifts. Rate of Pay $41.15- $58.98 Vacancy Status Existing Job Summary The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the health centre care team and participates in the assessment, treatment, and provision of care and health promotion for all patients through supportive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means while adhering to the standards mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Responsible for providing care to patients, as well as supervision and direction to staff such as Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers. The RN supports the mission, vision and values of SJHCG, as well as working towards established goals and objectives. The RN is also responsible for following all policies, processes and procedures of SJHCG. Key Accountabilities Caring for Individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. Anticipates and recognizes subtle changes, probes to assess further, identifies relevant factors, understands significance and manages appropriately. Analyzes and synthesizes a wide range of information using a variety of frameworks or theories. Makes decisions after actively seeking information. Makes decisions by drawing on a comprehensive range of options to interpret, analyze and solve problems. Anticipates many possibilities and makes proactive decisions. Plans broadly and over a longer time period, incorporating a variety of options and resources. Meets a wide range of nursing care needs of clients regardless of complexity and predictability, including health teaching. Meets immediate and anticipated long-term client needs, drawing from a comprehensive assessment and range of options. Manages multiple nursing interventions simultaneously in rapidly changing situations. Directs plans of care for highly complex clients. Collaborates with client to evaluate overall goal achievement and modifies plan of care. Identifies and anticipates a multiplicity of outcomes and modifies plan of care in collaboration with client. Recognizes, analyzes and interprets deviations from predicted client response(s); modifies plan of care autonomously. Consults with other health care team members about a broad range of client needs. Acts as a resource for RPNs to meet client needs. Designs, coordinates and implements health programs. Assumes role of leader within inter-professional team. Provides leadership through formal and informal roles. Acts as a preceptor to students and novice nurses. Directs unregulated care providers, as appropriate. Leads team effort to develop plans of care to achieve identified client goals when overall care requirements are more complex. Makes decisions about and allocates resources at program/unit level. Critically evaluates theoretical and research-based approaches for application to practice. Appraises the value of evidence, incorporates research into practice, develops research questions and participates in research teams. Integrates theoretical and research-based approaches to design care and implement change. Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHCG. The Program Team Leader is an additional resource that can be accessed for consultation for care decisions, or if there is conflicting views on how to move forward. The Program Team Leader is responsible for the overall function of the program during their shift, and has decision-making authority in the absence of the Program Manager. All nurses are collectively responsible for the effective function of their floor during their shift. Qualifications & Experience Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Strong conflict resolution skills when dealing with staff, supervisors, physicians, patients and family. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise good judgement in recognizing situations that may require immediate attention of appropriate person/people. Ability to provide educational opportunities for other health care providers and health care students. Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Practices, College of Nurses Standards of Practice, and Health Centre policy and procedures. Strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers. Dedicated to professional growth & development. Excellent organization and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team. EEO Statement St. Josephs Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Josephs Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. St. Josephs Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr