Rapid Response Nurse, Casual, Rapid Response Team, Labelle

• Review the discharge care plan and confirm that outstanding investigations have been scheduled and transportation is available. Liaise with hospital staff and care coordinator in regards to discharge plan.
• Directly or in partnership with a pharmacist, ensure new prescriptions are filled and conduct a medication review and reconciliation. Review the medication protocol with the patients and/or caregiver and provide health teaching.
• Complete a nursing physical assessment in the patient’s home and provide health teaching to the patient and/or family regarding their illness/symptom management and avoidance of re-occurrence of acute episode.
• Ensure contact with primary care provider and provide an update on the patients acute care event and post discharge regime. Recommend and facilitate a follow up visit as appropriate and/or within 7 days after discharge from the hospital.
• Refer the patient to Health Care Connect if the patient has no primary care provider
• Identify patients requiring an accelerated assessment and home care services and coordinate with the care coordinator and/or nurse practitioner to facilitate the assessment
• Collaborate with the care coordinator to develop the patient’s care plan and ensure a smooth transfer of the primary care provider and pharmacist to the ongoing care team
• Provide health teaching and information to the patient/caregiver and ensure they have the OH atHome contact information
• Act as a spokesperson as required and interpret the role of the OH atHome to patients, healthcare professionals and to the public. Ensure positive public relations and effective coordination of services through ongoing liaison and participation in internal and external committees. Assess for and promote a safe environment for patients, caregivers, family members and staff. Adhere to health and safety policies and practices developed and implemented by OH atHome
• Participate in establishing; maintaining and monitoring standards for the HCCSS direct nursing providers, including committee work and active participation and contribution to quality initiatives.
• Leads and/or participates in and demonstrates an understanding of quality, risk and patient safety principles and practices.
• Follows all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to quality, and patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Promotes patient safety in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions of OH atHome
• Works within the basic principles of patient safety by doing the right thing for the right patient, using the right method at the right time.
• Adheres to the OH atHome's patient safety policies and procedures.

• Registered nurse
• Advanced education in gerontology and/or chronic disease management
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse. Experience in Internal Medicine, ED, Cardiac, Geriatric medicine in acute care or community setting
• Recent clinical/acute experience within 2 years.
• Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
• Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
• Knowledge of direct care/case management models used in community health care organizations
• Knowledge of OH atHome priorities, policies, practices and service standards

• Assessment skills
• Problem-solving and decision making skills
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Negotiation skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Accessing community resources
• Team Building
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Collaboration with Internal and External stakeholders
• Organization, goal setting, planning, coordination and evaluation skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time in a busy setting
• Computer experience and keyboarding skills on a lap top and desk top computers
• Flexibility during transition

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $44.480 - $47.517​

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