Registered Practical Nurse Assess & Restore

Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Assess & Restore team.
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Integrated Transitions in Care
Hours of work: 8hr day shifts including rotating weekends..
Location: Wilson Site
Employee Group: NOWU
Hourly rate: $31.087 - $31.566
Responsibilities

• Integrates best practice guidelines and evidence based research into clinical practice related to Seniors Care
• Identifies and prioritizes not only the physical needs, but also the psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and/or caregiver
• Ensures that the patient and/or caregiver is included in development of the care plan and understands the medical advice or recommendations.
• Helps guide patients in care planning and navigation of seniors care resources along the continuum of care
• Responds to patient inquiries, questions or concerns that arise during appointment or via telephone
• Performs medication history (BPMH), nursing assessments, monitoring and documentation
• Develops linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
• Functions to ensure referrals are triaged and appointments are set-up in the appropriate time frame
• Maintains abreast of new developments in geriatric syndrome management and Seniors Care with integration of related evidence-based advancements into clinical practice
• Provides health education for patients and families regarding chronic disease management, diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments
• Researches, creates and maintains an accurate and up to date compilation of community resources and supports geared to improving the quality of life of seniors at home
• Liaises with the patient’s primary care practitioner and community agencies as required throughout the care process
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support the ongoing functioning of the outpatient Assess and Restore program, related to referrals, consultations and follow-ups
• Utilizes Resource Matching Referral (RMR) and other referral sources to ensure patients are linked to appropriate resources
• Facilitates movement through the trajectory of Seniors Care, ensuring patients are connected with the appropriate services, resources and supports within HRH and in the community

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent patient and family teaching skills that encompass adult learning principles
• Exhibit assessment skills and an ability to identify and react quickly to a deteriorating patient. Health Assessment course would be an asset.
• Evidence of sound judgment and initiative
• Demonstrates knowledge of geriatric syndrome management.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Ability to adapt and effectively work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time sensitive targets
• Minimum of two years recent experience related directly to Seniors Care required.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of community resources for older adults.
• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and an ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
• Current BCLS certification required
• Conducts oneself with professionalism and respect at all times
• Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, racial, economic and socially diverse communities
• Proficiency in a second language used in the community served would be an asset
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• Community experience preferred.

Why Humber? Why Now?
Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion , Professionalism and Respect . People who are committed to making a positive difference.
We are a Huron Consulting hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.
Humber River Hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.
We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Hospital as a community academic hospital.
Humber River Hospital was the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Patient Safety Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. This award recognizes teams that are committed to improving patient safety within a healthcare environment, through leadership, innovation, culture, and best practises.
Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care...healthier community.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.
Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis