Advanced Practice Nurse - D5 Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Unit - Regular Full-time 2024-9456

Summary of Duties

The Tory Trauma Program seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse for D5 to facilitate processes to support excellence in patient-centered practice based on relevant best practice, conceptual frameworks, literature reviews and professional standards of practice. Plan, coordinate and implement advanced nursing best practices, evaluate quality of care, and support professional development using the principles of adult learning principles.

Through a holistic and integrated approach, the APN works with members of the nursing leadership team, inter-professional team, patients and their families to provide comprehensive care. In collaboration with Patient Care Manager participates in continuous quality improvement, conflict management, staff development, recruitment and retention, performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, preferred.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s in Nursing or other related field required (in progress/completed)
• Minimum of 3 years trauma, neurosurgery or orthopaedic nursing experience required
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge, skills and experience in adult education, teaching, group facilitation, team work and conflict management.
• Proficient computer skills.
• A strong desire to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning needs.
• Self-motivated, able to cope with several projects at one time.
• Flexible with change and able to set priorities and problem-solve in a positive manner.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills used to enhance patient and family care, the role of nursing and promotion of organizational goals.