Job description
Summary of Duties
To provide patient care within the scope of practice of your profession which support the philosophy of the Nursing Department and meets hospital and College of Nurses standards
Collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Active participation in process improvement and educational activities
Qualifications/Skills
R.N. Nursing Diploma, B.Sc.N. preferred
2-3 years recent medical-surgical experience, recent Orthopaedics and acute complex medical care preferred
Current BCLS required
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated knowledge in person-centred care approach and principles
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, Best Practices, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects
Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem-solving; decision-making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution
Excellent patient assessment skills; strong ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
Proven ability to function independently and in collaboration with the inter-professional team
Demonstrated excellence in: pain management, individualized care plan development, patient/family education and discharge planning
Commitment to professional development; workshops, in-services, continuing education
Specialty Orthopedic/CAN certification and Gentle Persuasive Approaches certificate an asset