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About the Role

The Resource Nurse or Resource Person (RP) has primary day-to-day responsibility for patient care, the safety and quality of the experience for both patients and staff, and flow outcomes of the patient care area. The RP provides clinical leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in the program in a manner consistent with professional standards and the Mission, Vision and Values of Humber River Health. The RP is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Humber River Strategy and must demonstrate an awareness of and responsibility for actively promoting and supporting patient- and family-centred engagement and care.

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and complete communication regarding patient related issues from shift to shift.
Assists manager/educator in identification of any areas of clinical practice that need development.
Ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Ensures appropriate follow up of any issues which may have arisen from previous shift.
Has general awareness of plans of care for all patients including patient status and special procedures.
Works hours that are flexible and may include weekends.
Ensures patient assignments are based on patient needs and scope of practice/skills of staff.
Adjusts staffing and assignments throughout the shift as required, and anticipates adjustments for future shifts.
Acts as a clinical resource to staff as required.
Facilitates effective communication among interdisciplinary team members.
Reports problems affecting patient care/of the unit to the manager.
Delivers direct patient care as required.
Ensures patient care plans are reflective of current patient status.
Facilitates interdisciplinary team planning for patients.
Monitors Command Centre Tiles to ensure inter-disciplinary team is responsive to patient clinical status and patient flow.
Encourages staff to participate in rounds with physician sharing information with other inter-disciplinary team members.
Ensures discharge planning is conducted in an efficient and effective manner using hospital and community resources as necessary.
Facilitates patient transfers within the hospital, or to another facility.
Collaborates with Resource Person’s on other units/areas in regards to patient transfers and clinical issues.
Attends daily bed allocation meetings.
Communicates with Command Centre and Patient Flow Manager to facilitate patient flow in the clinic area.
Engages in continuous learning activities such as: attendance at in-services, seminars and courses, sharing information obtained at educational sessions with colleagues.
Assists Manager/Clinical Practice Leader in identifying staff educational needs.
Co-ordinates staff attendance at in-services.
Shares nursing knowledge and expertise with staff through incidental teaching.
Collaborates with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient teaching programs are implemented.
Identifies need for patient education resources/materials.
Participates in nursing education program by collaborating with Manager/ Clinical Practice Leader, and instructors from nursing faculties to help identify preceptors and appropriate patient assignments for students/orientees.
Facilitates orientation of orientees/students.
Assigns staff to attend mandatory in-services.
Informs manager of any relevant issues related to patients, families or staff.
Leads daily Patient Quality & Safety Huddles with the interdisciplinary team.
Ensures staff provide factual, timely information/documentation to Manager regarding patient/staff incidents/equipment malfunction.
Ensures equipment on the unit is maintained in good working order.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement.
Ensures safety issues are dealt with promptly by initiating maintenance requisitions.
Assists Manager with staffing (i.e. replacement for sick calls, schedule changes, etc.) ensuring appropriate composition of staff is available to meet patient care needs for the upcoming weeks.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
Maintains current speciality certifications for related clinical area.
BCLS certification or equivalent.
Two years recent/related experience in clinical specialty or equivalent education and experience within the last five years.
Related CNA Certification, specialty certification (if appropriate) from accredited program preferred.
Leadership experience.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Skills

Clinical leadership
Patient care
Communication
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Patient and family-centred care
Discharge planning
Continuous learning
Nursing knowledge and expertise
Patient education
Staff orientation
Quality improvement
Problem-solving

Location

Humber River Health, Hennick Humber Hospital

Work Type

Permanent Full Time
12 hour shifts on weekdays

Experience Level

Two years recent/related experience in clinical specialty or equivalent education and experience within the last five years
Leadership experience

Education Level

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current speciality certifications
BCLS certification or equivalent
Related CNA Certification, specialty certification (if appropriate) from accredited program preferred

Salary/Compensations

$45.49 - $63.32

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

About the Company

Hennick Humber Hospital. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.
North America’s first fully digital hospital, opened in 2015.
Serves a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto.
Key initiatives include Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team.
Uses a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care.
Makes technology work for staff and physicians, giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
Formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
Proudly recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Supports employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
A member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
Dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrates values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
Fosters a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
Welcomes applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors.
Recognizes that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.