Job Description
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) has demonstrated clinical expertise in both rehabilitation and geriatric settings. The candidate is required to have past experience as a Clinical Resource Nurse, demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, excellent attendance and commitment to quality improvement activities. It is a requirement that the CRN supports the Patient Care Manger and Professional Practice Clinician with monitoring of quality metrics through CRN status board, ensuring timely and smooth patient flow by supporting the Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD) initiative, and leading huddles as required.
On a day to day basis, the Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for supervising and assisting nursing staff, as well as providing administrative support and patient care. Regular duties include reviewing rehab referrals, directing the admission, discharge and general flow of patients, and assigning nurses to patients taking into consideration RN and RPN skill mix. The CRN also coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary team rounds. While daily goals must be met, the successful candidate is able to prioritize and adapt during emergencies. The Clinical Resource Nurse also works with the care team using a patient and family centered approach to create a plan of care that is individualized to a patient's needs.
Qualifications
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Additional Information
Hours : Monday - Sunday, Days, 12 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary : $ to $ per hour
Date posted : August 27, 2024
Internal applications due by : September 3, 2024
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