Registered Nurse

at  Southlake Regional Health Centre

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 RN 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 RN 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 RN 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 RN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RN 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 nursing experience in medicine, LTC or mental health preferred
• Minimum two years recent nursing experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of and understanding the therapeutic responses, side effects and management of psychotropic medication and providing the patient, family, and care givers with appropriate education
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and provide ongoing risk assessments and identification of risk factors and early changes in patient’s status for self-harm and symptoms of aggression
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and respond immediately to patient reactions by de-escalation and guiding the patients through complex behavior concerns and supporting the patients with alternatives to seclusion and restraint
• Working knowledge of Ministry of Health mandated Resident Assessment Inventory (RAI)
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs
• 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
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred care and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• 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 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
• Courage to think differently

QUALIFICATIONS

RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) required or to be obtained within three months of hire
• U’first, and a recognized Dementia Care Course an asset
• Urgent Geriatric Certificate Program preferred
• Violence prevention training (SMG) required or to be obtained within three months of hire
• Crisis Intervention Institute or equivalent is an asset

Provides patient and family focused care within the RN scope of practice based on the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards.

• 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.
• Responds to code whites.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Practices collaboratively with interprofessional team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed.
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient’s health status on an ongoing basis.
• Participates in behavioural rounds.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate