Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion, which guide our individual behaviors and attitudes.

Responsibilities

Reports on a daily basis to the Patient Care Manager.; In collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader and Patient Care Manager, facilitates the ongoing professional needs 5S Medicine inpatient Cardiology.; Telemetry Certification required.; Has over 5 years in leadership and in-charge experience.; Responsible for the day-to-day management of operational issues.; Works collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate the flow of patients within the program.; Works with the Patient Care Manager/Professional Practice Leader to implement and promote revised/new policies and procedures, standards of nursing care.; Actively troubleshoots and resolves issues related to the implementation of standards/policies and procedures.; Accepts and completes special projects as assigned by the Program Director or Patient Care Manager/Professional Practice Leader; Assists the Patient Care Manager in monitoring and managing the financial resources of the unit.; Assists the Patient Care Manager in ongoing monitoring and tracking of utilization activities of the unit.; Responsible for the orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of new staff.; Assists the Patient Care Manager in the development of continuous process improvement initiatives for the unit.; Responsible for ensuring ongoing monitoring of quality indicators and identifying improvement strategies in consultation with the Patient Care Manager/Professional Practice Leader and Unit staff to improve patient care.; Actively promotes patient/family focused care.; Facilitates Safety Huddles and identifies and addresses safety concerns.; Facilitates and attends interdisciplinary rounds and family meetings.; Attends applicable meetings as scheduled

Requirements

Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.; Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.; Previous clinical leadership experience required.; Evidence of commitment to continuing education. BScN preferred or in progress.; Proven clinical and leadership skills; Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience demonstrated clinical expertise in practice area; Telemetry certification required; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at the unit and organizational levels; Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred care; Demonstrated exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; Proven success in developing relationships with the interdisciplinary healthcare team; Charge Nurse or In Charge experience required; Working knowledge of adult learning principles; Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position; Satisfactory employment and attendance record required