Registered Nurse FBC (Early Pregnancy Management Clinic) …, Toronto

The EPMC RN is assigned to the EPMC clinic and provides care across the continuum of early pregnancy loss alongside Family Medicine and Obstetrical Care providers. The RN works within a changing environment and in interprofessional teams to advocates for and promotes psychosocial and physical wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice. The successful candidate may be required to work in other Clinics and will possess or be expected to attain the skills and competency to function proficiently in both clinical areas. 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 Unity'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. The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility: Patient Care: - 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 - Advocates for equal access to treatments for early pregnancy loss for our disadvantaged community members - Informed of current literature to ensure best practices are implemented/utilized at SJHC Collaboration & Coordination - Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities - Establishes and maintains respectful, team-oriented, 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 Unity'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 secure and healthy work setting - Works collaboratively with key stakeholders in reducing Early Pregnancy Management Clinic wait times and Emergency Department revisits for those experiencing early pregnancy loss Research - Participates in or supports research projects - Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives Qualifications include: - Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Current BLS certificate required - Minimum of two years recent experience in gynecologic, obstetrical and/or ambulatory nursing relevant to this role - Experience with EPIC an asset - Member of CAPWHN, RNAO an asset - PAIL certification an asset - Ability to speak a second language an asset - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a teamplayer. - Satisfactory attendance record. - Please note this position is .6 FTE required to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 0830-1630. It is an in-person position . 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. #LI-MR1 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pt43q