Job Description
Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
Department: Rehab & Geriatrics - Inpatient Rehab
Length of temporary contract: Approx. 18 months
Company Description
Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Job Description
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) has demonstrated clinical expertise in both rehabilitation and geriatric settings. The candidateis required tohave past experience as a Clinical Resource Nurse, demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, excellent attendance and commitment to quality improvement activities. It is a requirement that the CRN supports the Patient Care Manger and Professional Practice Clinician with monitoring of quality metrics through CRN status board, ensuring timely and smooth patient flow by supporting the Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD) initiative, and leading huddles as required.
On a day to day basis, the Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for supervising and assisting nursing staff, as well as providing administrative support and patient care. Regular duties include reviewing rehab referrals, directing the admission, discharge and general flow of patients, and assigning nurses to patients taking into consideration RN and RPN skill mix. The CRN also coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary team rounds. While daily goals must be met, the successful candidate is able to prioritize and adapt during emergencies. The Clinical Resource Nurse also works with the care team using a patient and family centered approach to create a plan of care that is individualized to a patient's needs.
Qualifications
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
BScN preferred
Previous clinical resource nurse experience preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience required
Clinical expertise in a Rehab setting required
Functional Independence Measure (FIM) certificate preferred
Geriatric experience required
Participates on a regular basis in in-service and educational programs/upgrading
Demonstrated ability to mentor, support, advise and lead others
Models a high level of professional practice related to clinical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates conflict management and conflict prevention and resolution skills
Superb problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills
Acts as a professional role model for his/her nursing colleagues
Actively promotes a healthy workplace for all staff
Proven success in developing relationships with the interprofessional healthcare team
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Additional Information
Hours: Monday - Friday, Days, 7.5 hours (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary : $43.25 to $60.15 per hour
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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
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