Registered Nurse, Admission Assessment Unit; AAU

Position: Registered Nurse, Admission Assessment Unit (AAU) (10526)

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.

You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidates will be available to work 12 hr shifts; with equal Days and Night, including weekday, weekend and holiday rotation.

Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band J:$ - $ per hour.$76, - $109, per year

Responsibilities

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Patient care

Using your clinical expertise, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, you will be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education and discharge planning to support the continuity of care throughout the patient’s stay on AAU, an acute inpatient medical department. You will play a critical role in the coordination and development of interprofessional plans of care, which reflect patient needs.  

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Leadership

As a registered nurse you will become an integral member of the interprofessional team responsible for the comprehensive care of medical patients. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction. In addition, you will utilize your demonstrated clinical leadership skills, well developed analytical, problem solving, delegation and interpersonal skills to assist you in the provision of quality patient care.

Requirements

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Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses. Current BCLS certification. Certificate in oncology and/or gerontology would be an asset. RNAO membership is preferred.  Created with Sketch.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in acute medicine. AAU experience preferred. Coronary Care 1 experience preferred.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Excellent physical assessment skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment.

Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.

Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills

Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.  Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.