Registered Practical Nurse Intergrated Responsive Behavior IRB

Job Responsibility:

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

As a key member of the Behavioural Support Team, the RPN will work as a part of a team in providing support to staff caring for patients across all inpatient areas who are experiencing responsive behaviours. The team will conduct assessments and identify additional resources or supports required to support staff and patients. They will communicate a care plan, including recommended ongoing interventions, and schedule regular follow up. The Behavioural Support RPN will work with other team members to observe and assess patients, and participate in the development of care plans while collaborating with inpatient unit nurses, allied team members, and LOFT. The Behavioural Support RN will also help prepare for and participate in Behavioural Rounds, tertiary care consultations, work with discharge planning teams, and liaise with psychiatric consult liaison nurse when required. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

Skills & Abilities

Recent related experience in acute general medicine nursing preferred

• Recent experience with initiation and maintenance of IV therapy preferred
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs
• Able to work 12 hour shifts, nights, and weekends
• Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Experience with health teaching preferred
• Experience with accessing, maintaining and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVAD)
• Knowledge of the complex and geriatric medical populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of skin assessment and wound care
• Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred care and teamwork
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Qualifications

RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario Current BLS certification required Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) course preferred Physical Assessment course preferred

Closing Statement

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, 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 and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake 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.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recent related experience in acute general medicine nursing preferred
• Recent experience with initiation and maintenance of IV therapy preferred
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs
• Able to work 12 hour shifts, nights, and weekends
• Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Experience with health teaching preferred
• Experience with accessing, maintaining and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVAD)
• Knowledge of the complex and geriatric medical populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of skin assessment and wound care
• Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred care and teamwork
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters