Registered Nurse Multiple Sclerosis Program

The Barlo MS Centre at St. Michael's Hospital brings together the best of clinical care and research in one setting. The team provides exceptional, patient-centered care in a collaborative and integrated manner. An inter-disciplinary team of neurologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, neuropsychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychiatrists, physiatrists, and administrative staff support our Centre. The RN will work collaboratively with the team, reporting directly to the Clinical Leader Manager. As a part of an academic centre, our team participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SMH's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and,
• Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.
  
  

Patient Care

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:

• Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
• Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
• Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
• Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
• Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
• Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Documents observations, assessments and care provision
• Contributes to discharge and transition planning
• Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed
  
  

Collaboration & Coordination

• Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
• Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
• Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
• Participates in hospital committees and other groups
  
  

Leadership

• Aligns behavior with SMH's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
• Supports the advancement of professional practice
• Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
• Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
• Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
• Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment
  
  

Research

• Participates in or supports research projects
• Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of CNA Certification in Neuroscience is an asset
• Recent related working experience in an ambulatory and infusion clinic setting preferred (Neurology Clinic, Immunology Clinic, Immunodeficiency Clinic, MS clinic etc.)
• Recent and proven experience in nursing patients with MS and neurological conditions (preferred)
• Current BLS Certification is required
• Current IV certification required preferred
• Must have IV therapy, venipuncture, and blood transfusion experience
• Strong evidence of Quality Improvement implementation, including BPG implementation, in nursing practice
• Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions/disciplines in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills (documentation on the Electronic Medical Record)
• Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills
• Excellent attendance record
  
  

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.