ONA LAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED NURSEPOST ACUTE SPECIALTY SERVICESCOMPLEX CONTINUING CARE AND PALLIATIONREGULAR PART TIMEDAYS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS - 8 & 12 HOUR SHIFTSLAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWAONA-1400000185 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records. Function as a member of a Multidisciplinary team. To perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:" Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario" current B.C.L.S." interest in the practice of Gerontology nursing, knowledge of Discharge Planning and ability to function independently in a total patient care environment;" BScN and/or Certification in Hospice or Palliative Care" sound knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the CNO "Standards of Nursing Practice"" good organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills" sound judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy" able to perform appropriately in emergency situations" able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids" able to assume a leadership/supervisory role" able to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered care environment" demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area " proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard. SALARY: $30.17 - $43.61 per hour CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreementbetween the Corporation and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit).Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.