Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity, inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
The Resource Nurse or Resource Person (RP) has primary day-to-day responsibility for patient care; the safety and quality of the experience for both patients and staff; and flow outcomes of the patient care area.
The RP provides clinical leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in the program in a manner consistent with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Professional Practice; the Regulated Health Profession Act; and the Mission, Vision and Values of Humber River Hospital.
Within this role, the RP is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Humber River Strategy and must demonstrate an awareness of and responsibility for actively promoting and supporting patient- and family-centred engagement and care.
Employment Status: Part Time
Reporting Relationship: Patient Care Manager
Location: Humber River Hospital - WILSON SITE
Hourly Range: $43.19 - $60.12
Employee Group: ONA
Hours: 8 or 12 hour shifts, days/evenings, weekdays and weekends
Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice
Ensures accurate and complete communication regarding patient related issues from shift to shift assists manager/educator in identification of any areas of clinical practice that need development ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff
Ensures appropriate follow up of any issues which may have arisen from previous shift i.e. patient/family concerns, incidents, change in patient acuity, etc.
Has general awareness of plans of care for all patients including patient status, special procedures works hours that are flexible and may include weekends. At times may have to have a patient assignment in consultation with staff, ensures patient assignments are based on patient needs, scope of practice/skills of staff
Patient Care
Adjusts staffing, assignments throughout the shift as required, and anticipates adjustments for future shifts
Acts as a clinical resource to staff as required
Facilitates effective communication among interdisciplinary team members reports problems affecting patient care/of the unit to the manager delivers direct patient care as required
Ensures patient care plans are reflective of current patient status facilitates interdisciplinary team planning for patients
Participate in rounds with physicians and sharing information with other inter-disciplinary team members
Ensures discharge planning is conducted in an efficient and effective manner using hospital and community resources as necessary
Facilitates patient transfers within the hospital, or to another facility
Collaborates with Resource Person’s on other units/areas in regards to patient transfers, clinical issues
Communicates with Patient Flow Manager to facilitate patient flow in the clinic area
Educational Responsibilities
Engages in continuous learning activities such as: attendance at in-services, seminars and courses, sharing information obtained at educational sessions with colleagues.
Assists Manager/Clinical Practice Leader in identifying staff educational needs in conjunction with Manager/ Clinical Practice Leader, co-ordinates staff attendance at in-services shares nursing knowledge and expertise with staff through incidental teaching
Collaborates with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient teaching programs are implemented
Identifies need for patient education resources/materials
Participates in nursing education program by collaborating with Manager/ Clinical Practice Leader, and instructors from nursing faculties to help identify preceptors and appropriate patient assignments for students/orientees
Facilitates orientation of orientees/students
Assigns staff to attend mandatory in-services
Non-Clinical Responsibilities
Informs manager of any relevant issues related to patients, families or staff
Lead Patient Quality & Safety Huddles with the interdisciplinary team
Ensures staff provide factual, timely information/documentation to Manager regarding patient/staff incidents/equipment malfunction
Ensures equipment on the unit is maintained in good working order participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
Ensures safety issues are dealt with promptly by initiating maintenance requisitions
Assists Manager with staffing (i.e. replacement for sick calls, schedule changes, etc.) ensuring appropriate composition of staff is available to meet patient care needs for the upcoming weeks
Other duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
Certification in Nephrology Nursing
BCLS certification or equivalent
Two years recent/related experience in Nephrology or equivalent education and experience within the last five years
Related CNA Certification, specialty certification (if appropriate) from accredited program preferred
Leadership experience
Preferred:
C Neph-C or specialty certification from accredited program
Leadership experience
Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity, inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
Maintains current specialty certifications for related clinical area
BCLS certification or equivalent
Two years recent/related experience in clinical specialty or equivalent education and experience within the last five years
Related CNA Certification, specialty certification (if appropriate) from accredited program preferred
Leadership experience
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Humber River Health is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our Recruitment team.