Registered Practical Nurse - 3A Comprehensive Stroke Unit

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Department: 3A Comprehensive Stroke Unit

Posting ID: 2023- 34418

Role Level: CUPE09 – $33.752 - $35.970

Status: Permanent Full Time

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: Available to Work 12 Hour Shifts Days/Nights, Weekends

Posted: August 24, 2023

Internal Deadline: August 31, 2023

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Position Summary:

• In collaboration with an RN provides nursing assessment, care plan development, goal oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address medical cognitive, emotional and self-care needs within scope of practice.
• As an active member of an interdisciplinary stroke team the candidate will be responsible for the delivery of client-centered nursing services for assigned patients.
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
• The ability to perform as a coach/mentor/consultant and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes.
• Contributes to the development of a realistic discharge plan.

Key Qualifications:

• Current BCLS and evidence of continued education required.
• Combined with sound patient care nursing skills must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position; performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting and bending as required for patient care and other responsibilities.
• Positive attendance and work record essential.
• Positive work and attendance record is essential.
• Recent (1-3 years) experience working with a high performance interdisciplinary team required.
• Current Physical Assessment course preferred.
• Recent (1-3 years) experience with advanced clinical skills in management of Stroke patients throughout the continuum of care from acute through rehabilitation.
• Neurological/neurosurgical, cardiac and medical experience would be an asset.
• Stroke experience an asset.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.
• A current annual registration card with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent (2 years) Medication and Aseptic Technique Certifications.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the Stroke Team.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.