The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) has expertise in a specialty, demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.
Requirements
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
- 2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia
- 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia
- 3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients
- Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
- Certification in gerontology preferred
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
- Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
- Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
- Ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
- Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
- Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
- Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for ongoing professional development
- Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
- Computer proficiency required
- Good Attendance required
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
