Clinical Resource Nurse

Job Description

• Performs direct patient duties.
• Reports daily to the Patient Care Manager, providing expert clinical support to the staff and in the care of surgical patients and their families.
• Works with the Patient Care Manager to co-ordinate the daily activity of the unit.
• In collaboration with the Patient Care Manager facilitates the assessment, care and flow of surgical patients.
• Responsible for scheduling for the department and the daily staffing assignment.
• Ensures adequate coverage of the department and liaisons with SDC / PACU regarding weekly staffing.
• Assists the PCM with ongoing management of the Attendance Management Program
• Assists the Patient Care Manager in the hiring of staff, in the performance appraisal processes, budgetary planning, monitoring and management;

utilization management; quality program development and indicator monitoring. Accepts and completes special projects as assigned.

• Responsible for payroll submission in collaboration with the PCM
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in the management of human and material resources
• Facilitates the learning needs of the Surgical Daycare Unit / PACU in collaboration with the PPC and PCM of surgery
• Models professional practice related to clinical practice standards and interpersonal skills.
• Promotes the use of evidence based and best practice in collaboration with the PPC and PCM of surgery.
• Accepts and completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality indicators and identifying improvement strategies in consultation with the PCM.
• Represents the PACU / SDC at formal and informal committees in consultation with the PCM (people leader)

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS Certification required
• BScN as asset.
• Critical Care Nursing course and / or PACU course required
• Perioperative Nursing Certification or willingness to obtain an asset.
• 5 years+ current PACU and SDC experience
• Previous CRN experience an asset
• Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers, central lines, epidural / PCA pump experience required
• Experience with phlebotomy, paracentesis, and other ambulatory care procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence with an ability to support and lead others
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care
• Previous nursing leadership experience, including change and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent teaching, mentoring, interpersonal and public relations skills
• Exceptional problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work as a team member with peers, Program Leader, Patient Care Manager, Physicians and other multidisciplinary professionals
• Demonstrated ability to support Program Leader, Patient Care Manager, Physicians and other multidisciplinary professionals and Halton Healthcare Services with managing change.
• Contemporary thinking with positive progressive vision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs an asset
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Friday, days 8 hour shifts, (subject to change based on operational requirements). Potential on-call evenings and weekend rotation to support PACU (subject to change based on operational requirements).

Salary : $43.25 - $60.15 per hour

Date Posted : November 19, 2024

Internal application deadline : November 26, 2024

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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.

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