Registered Nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care Coordination, Health Promotion, Stroke Rehabilitation, Interprofessional Teamwork, Patient Education, Supervision, Mentorship, Patient Safety, Cardiac Life Support, Clinical Decision-Making, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Research Application, Electronic Documentation, Health Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

As a member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation and standards that meets the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: planning, managing, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interprofessional practice; using theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care including health promotion for stroke rehabilitation patients and families; educating patients, families, regarding stroke rehabilitation; participating in interprofessional team care planning discussions, rounds and family conferences; providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to stroke rehabilitation; participating in professional development programs of self and others and rehabilitation initiatives, compliance with and commitment to patient and staff safety responsibilities and corresponding organizational plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Baccalaureate degree or RN Diploma in nursing Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing Recent experience in stroke rehabilitation or neurological nursing preferred Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Demonstrates knowledge of Canadian Stroke Best Practices and how they are integrated into daily nursing practice Demonstrates knowledge of in-depth health and physical assessment Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to stroke rehabilitation Excellent clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written) Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical concepts and research findings in practice Demonstrates ability to teach students within the context of an academic health care setting Demonstrates ability to work independently, and as part of an interprofessional team Demonstrates collaborative approach to daily interactions that support respectful and effective working relationships with clients, families, the rehabilitation team and the community Excellent knowledge of the standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation Demonstrates willingness to gain knowledge and acquire skills to develop a higher level of professional expertise in stroke rehabilitation including creating a stroke specific learning plan based on Stroke Core Competencies for nursing Demonstrates a willingness to learn and ability to identify and meet own learning needs for continuous professional development Ability to articulate and provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care Computer proficiency and electronic documentation required

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, managing, evaluating, and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for stroke rehabilitation patients and families within an interprofessional team context. Key duties include implementing care plans based on research knowledge, educating patients and families, and participating in team discussions and conferences.