Practice Support Nurse

Program : Nursing Professional Practice**

POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $39.45 to $56.37 per hour
CLOSING DATE : 2024 - 12 -24*

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Nursing Practice Leader and as a member of the interprofessional team, you will enhance the nursing practice and help to optimize patient outcomes by assisting in the implementation, dissemination, uptake, and evaluation of new nursing initiatives, policies, procedures and practices under the guidance of the Nursing Professional Practice Team.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• College diploma in Nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a hospital setting, in any of Bruyère Health’s programs and/or general medicine
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate

Preferred:

• Related specialty certification where applicable or available (e.g., CNA certification)
• Membership in relevant professional associations (e.g., RNAO, CGNA, OARN, etc).
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
• Able to assist in the coaching of nurses to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify a plan of care.
• Able to coach, teach and mentor Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), other Registered Nurses, Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and new staff including new graduates
• Able to provide just in time education
• Evidence of ongoing academic and / or professional development activities
• Excellent knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario documentation
• Knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards
• Knowledge related to best practice guidelines
• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, planning, organizational, time-management skills and conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility and openness to feedback, positive, engaging attitude and thirst for knowledge
• Able to provide support and mentors nurses to carry out their roles and to work within their scope of practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to function as a clinical expert
• Knowledge of resources available to nurses and students related to practice
• Able to adapt to different clinical situations
• Intermediate computer skills
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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