QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Diploma in Nursing Required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSc N.) or equivalent preferred.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing with no restrictions to practice
• Current B.C.L.S. is required
• RNAO membership (preferred)
• Previous experience working with patients that require a slower-paced restorative rehab program to maximize their abilities after surgery, illness, or injury.
• Ability to perform duties in professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities.
• Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills to solve patient care issues.
• Technical competence as appropriate for specialty area.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with RNs, RPNs, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated professional judgement and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, their families, other health care team members and the community.
• Effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to on-going professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles

The Registered Nurse (RN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients & their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. The RN provides excellent patient and family centred nursing care to those with a wide range of health issues, often with complex patient situations requiring multiple nursing interventions in a culturally sensitive manner. Provides leadership in emergency and/or rapidly changing patient situations. The RN is an autonomous professional who works independently and interdependently as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.