Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team - Temporary Full Time

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA RN

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $41.15 - $58.98

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

About the role:

The Registered Nurse (RN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as Southlake policies and procedures. The Vascular Access Nurse will work collaboratively to ensure the development and implementation of best practices for vascular access and vascular access devices. Consistent application of these practices improves outcomes and reduces adverse events related to vascular access. Teaching and mentoring of staff, evaluation of effectiveness, and monitoring and reporting of selected indicators will also be a key component of this role. The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and providing excellent care to a diverse acute medical patient population in a fast-paced setting.

What you will be doing:

• Provides patient and family focused care within the RN scope of practice
• Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
• Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the interprofessional health care team.
• Practices collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
• Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members to the clinical units.
• Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
• Effectively utilizes human and material resources
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate.

What you bring:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
• Current BCLS certificate required
• BScN preferred
• Current ACLS certificate preferred
• Advanced knowledge and expertise with the initiation of IV therapy - minimum 5 years
• Advanced knowledge and expertise with the care of central venous access devices
• Previous experience and demonstrated excellence with teaching IV initiation, care and management of central venous access devices.
• Current experience inserting PICC preferred
• Experience with Safer Healthcare Now initiatives related to Central Line Infection Bundle, including implementation of Central Line Infection Bundle projects, data collection and reporting preferred
• Active member of CVAA (Canadian Vascular Access Association) preferred
• CVAA (Canadian Vascular Access Association) certification preferred
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical practice and physical assessment skills
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvements
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an interprofessional team member in a fast paced demanding environment
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health

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