Position Summary
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Organized - they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
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Great Communicators - they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
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Decisive - at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
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Safety Conscious - they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H\&S policies and guidelines
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Committed - they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills
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Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.
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Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.
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Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.
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Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts.
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Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
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Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
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Demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related geriatrics
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Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the geriatric population
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Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills
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Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
Qualifications
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Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
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Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
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Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical and/or clinical nursing experience working with older adult, dementia and cognitively impaired population preferred.
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Recent health assessment course
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Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer How to Apply
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
North York General Hospital
