Registered Nurse - Patient Blood Management

at  SickKids

ABOUT SICKKIDS

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

ONTraC (Ontario Transfusion Coordinators) Program is a Ministry of Health funded program that continues to support a provincial Patient Blood management program through placement of Patient Blood Management Coordinators within Ontario Hospitals.
The Registered Nurse - Patient Blood Management (PBM) Coordinator role is vital in enhancing optimal transfusion practices and providing alternatives to blood transfusion where appropriate. The hospital for Sick Children is a participant in the Ontario Transfusion Coordinators (ONTraC) program. The Registered Nurse - PBM Coordinator will work in Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at SickKids.
The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options.

Patient, Family & Staff Education:

• Ensures that patient/family focused support and educational information is provided to those patients who may require a blood/blood product transfusion.
• Participates in the education of hospital staff (example, nurses, physicians, surgeons, technologists, pharmacists, etc.) and patients regarding PBM.
• Develops blood management algorithms appropriate for the hospital in accord with ONTraC policies and procedures

Management of a Patient Blood Management Program:

• Provides ongoing support for the Provincial Blood Utilization Strategy by performing a variety of activities that will contribute to establishing and maintaining a PBM Program.
• Screens and enrolls qualified patients in the appropriate PBM programs and facilitates referrals to appropriate services.
• In collaboration with the health team, develops treatment plans and administers treatments.
• Participates in development of hospital PBM policies, standard operating procedures and medical directives.

Patient, Family & Staff Education:

• Ensures that patient/family focused support and educational information is provided to those patients who may require a blood/blood product transfusion.
• Participates in the education of hospital staff (example, nurses, physicians, surgeons, technologists, pharmacists, etc.) and patients regarding PBM.
• Develops blood management algorithms appropriate for the hospital in accord with ONTraC policies and procedures.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Ensures maintenance of a current, complete, and accurate database for all patients enrolled in the Patient Blood Management Program.
• Responsible for data collection, data reporting, data accuracy, and dissemination of data.

Institutional and Regional Activities:

• Participates with ONTraC program management in developing hospital PBM benchmarks for performance evaluation.
• Attends ONTraC and other meetings and participates as a member of the PBM Committee and/or the Transfusion Committee, as well as regional PBM committees.
• Communicates with fellow PBM Coordinators, referring physicians and institutions within the region.
• Facilitates (with hospital administration) the site visits of the program Manager and Program Director
• Participates in hospital program development and implementation activities using a continuous quality improvement approach.