Unit Summary
The new Regional Rehabilitation Centre's B3 South , Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit is a 16 bed inpatient unit for patients post brain injury admitted for rehabilitation and community re-integration. The unit provides rehabilitation for adults with significant cognitive and physical needs. The emphasis is on improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Position Summary
As a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide care to rehabilitation clients with an acquired brain injury.
Schedule Work Hours
days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- Current Certificates in Medication Administration, Enteral Nutrition Via Gastrostomy Tube, Urinary Bladder Catheterization, Transcription of Physicians Orders, Advanced Wound Care and Airway Management, or has completed equivalent community college studies
- Demonstrated knowledge and 2 recent years therapeutic experience within the last 5 years in the field of neurological rehabilitation with acquired brain injury population
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and the principles of professional practice
- Demonstrated judgement in carrying out his or her role or function and is responsible and accountable for acting on the interpretation of data
- Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identifications
- Demonstrated ongoing personal professional education and development
