Registered Nurse - District Stroke Centre - Clinical Resource Nurse

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

As a result of accreditation, this position will be required to work up to full-time hours from approximately August until December, 2026

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse required
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

3 - 5 years recent clinical experience in medical nursing required
Basic proficiency in the use of computer software - MS Word, Outlook, Excel - required
Demonstrated clinical expertise in cardiovascular and stroke pathophysiology preferred
Knowledge of stroke best practices across the continuum of care (including prevention, hyperacute, acute, rehabilitative and community reintegration) preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence of vascular risk factors and prevention strategies preferred
Experience interpreting clinical diagnostic tests used in the District Stroke Clinics preferred
Knowledge of community resources to consult for on-going support of patient care preferred
Effective patient / family counselling skills required
Experience with electronic nursing documentation required
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) required
Excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills required

Principal Duties:

Provides clinical nursing specialty to support and coordinate a consistent stroke care team across the continuum
Promotes the implementation and uptake of stroke best practice recommendations across the continuum
Follows patients and families across the continuum of care, acting as a point of contact, completing required assessments, providing education, navigation and support across transitions
Responsible for the coordination of comprehensive care the Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic for individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke or who have had a stroke/TIA, using a case management approach, in an interdisciplinary team environment in collaboration with designated internal medicine physicians
Triages referrals for the Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic according to priority
Provides treatment, follow-up care and evaluates outcomes at scheduled intervals for designated patients
Develops and implements standardized patient / family education tools
Provides cardiovascular and stroke care education to patients, caregivers as well as develops and supports health care provider education including best practices and stroke protocols and procedures
Establishes strong linkages with stroke care partners across the continuum
Critically analyzes best practice evidence and incorporates appropriate interventions into clinical practice
Completes routine data collection, interpretation and reporting
Participates in unit/department/hospital/community Quality Improvement Initiatives across the continuum of care
Participates on various organizational and regional committees, working groups and forums
Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
Champions and participates in activities to sustain the standards and protocols of Accreditation Canada’s Stroke Distinction
Other related duties as assigned

Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 10.07 of the ONA Collective Agreement

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