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Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
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Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
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Employee & Family Assistance Program
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Career Development & Education Grant
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Wellness & Wellbeing Program
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.
Salary
$31.268 – $31.802
Schedule
Days, Monday – Friday
Shift
8 hours
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Liver Clinic delivers exceptional patient care through the application of the nursing process which includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care delivered. The successful incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary health care professionals to provide care in accordance with hospital policies and best practice nursing standards. This is for a part time position; shifts are most often limited to days. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. This role will:
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Participate in the development of nursing care plans and counselling for clients with primarily liver disease, including patients with co-morbidities such as diabetes, renal, cardiovascular disease and mental illness
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Use of a variety of teaching methods, incorporating principles of adult education to assist clients and their families members in gaining knowledge, skills and confidence in self-management of liver disease Regular monitoring of clients within scope of practice and evaluate the effectiveness of clients self-care plans through regular follow up visits with clients and /or families
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Collaborate with client’s physician regarding clients treatment plan
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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to build and evolve nursing standards for the Liver Health Program
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Other duties as assigned.
Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.
Education and/or Professional Qualifications:
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College Diploma, Registered Practical Nurse and valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Experience and Qualifications:
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College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration in good standing, required
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Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in an acute care setting required
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Experience (recent within 5 years) with adult medical patients required
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Experience and proficiency with liver and/or diabetes management is required
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Current CPR certificate required
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Medication administration required
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Excellent physical assessment skills required
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Must demonstrate familiarity with monitoring patients receiving blood products
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Excellent communication (Verbal and written) problem-solving and negotiating skills required
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Good working knowledge of diabetes and adult teaching principles an asset
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Highly effective decision making, problem solving and organizational skills combined with interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required
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Experience with Quality and Performance Improvement, collecting and using data to inform decisions, set targets and lead change
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Reliable, flexible. creative professional able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
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Experience with conflict resolution
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Demonstrated experience in performing telephone triage
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Proven ability to foster good public relations and collaboration with community partners
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Proven ability to work effectively in a changing dynamic environment with minimal supervision
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
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Demonstrated ability to develop an integrated plan of care and the ability to perform effectively as most responsible nurse in a total patient care model
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Experience with difficult intravenous starts an asset
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Ability to complete any other non- nursing responsibilities as assigned
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Experience with medical directives an asset
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Proficient computer and keyboarding skills, experience with electronic medical records. Meditech skills an asset
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Experience with blood product administration & assisting with procedures and asset
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Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants may make requests for accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process by contacting Human Resources.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
System ID: 2023-4962
Department: Ambulatory Care Clinic
Job Type (EN): Part Time
Post End Date: 3/24/2023
External Company URL: https://www.cmh.org/
