Registered Practical Nurse

Unit Summary

The Musculoskeletal Oncology Rehabilitation unit cares for inpatients with orthopedic, neuro-oncology conditions or complex medical problems. These patients, many of who are geriatric, require a period of rehabilitation prior to discharge from hospital. Patients typically participate in the rehab program between 15 and 21 days, discharge is based on goal attainment.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team on M2, the Registered Practical Nurse assesses and provides nursing care to meet the needs of mostly senior patients suffering from orthopedic conditions and works collaboratively with Registered Nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize the functional goals of patients.

Schedule Work Hours

Weekdays, weekends, holidays’ days, evenings, nights

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of Rehabilitation Nursing.
3. Knowledge of outcome measurement, eg. Functional Independence Measure
4. Familiar with a Primary Nursing Model of Care
5. Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and a nursing professional practice model
6. Current BCLS certification
7. Recent clinical experience (within 2 years) with a rehabilitation, geriatric, surgical or orthopedic patient population
8. Experience and skill in pain management, providing enteral and parenteral nutrition, complex wound care and vascular access.
9. Successful completion of the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) WORKSHOP
10. Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal), teamwork, problem-solving, time management, organization and interpersonal skills
11. Demonstrated computer skills including Meditech
12. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well independently
13. Demonstrated knowledge of TLC protocols (transfer/lifts for caregivers)
14. Demonstrated commitment to professional development

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.