Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Role Summary

This is a position responsible for services with individuals requiring emergency services. The RN works collaboratively with multiple disciplines including physicians, allied health, EMS, mental health, and police services.

Clinical Practice

• Implement critical procedures and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and responds to life saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatments and may be an active member of Code Blue and rapid response/trauma teams where applicable
• Assess and continuously analyze data from patient monitoring and diagnostic testing
• Use critical thinking to evaluate patient care quickly in emergent situations
• Monitor the effectiveness of patient care in collaboration and consultation with other members of the health care team
• Make immediate decisions and identify sudden or subtle changes in patient conditions
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, develop and implement care plans with patient and their family
• Maintain competence in clinical skills, managing patient care and recognizing recurring themes relevant to the area of practice
• Use comprehensive assessment (using objective, subjective, verbal and nonverbal data), critical inquiry, technology, and research to provide safe, competent nursing services
• Evaluate a patient’s health status, health concerns, response to illness and ability to manage health care needs and functions as a patient advocate
• Assess learning needs and provide instruction to patients and their families in the areas of health, life-style adaptation, and self-care measures in collaboration with other healthcare providers
• In collaboration with the patient/family determine the discharge plan, plan of care for home and links to community agencies; assist patients to navigate health system processes and provide the patient with strategies to work within the system
• Take a lead role within the health care team, which supports a multi-disciplinary approach to care
• Coordinate and lead nursing and multidisciplinary team related to the care and treatment of assigned patients

Leadership

• Use current literature/research and performance indicators to support evidence-based practice
• Adhere to routine precautions and infection prevention and control techniques according to facility policy
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities for themselves and others
• Obtains and maintains certification in clinical specialty
• Attend and /or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Mentor and /or preceptor students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by demonstrating care and treatment techniques, explaining routines, and sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Maintain a psychologically and physically safe environment and reports all safety hazards
• Identify clinical practice issues affecting patient safety quality outcomes and implement best practice patient care standards
• Document client care activities consistent with policy, system requirements and scope of employment
• Follow and adhere to all policy, ethical, and legal guidelines.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism

Statement of Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs)
• Obtain and maintain education in clinical specialty (i.e. PALS, ACLS, TNCC, CTAS, Basic rhythm interpretation, Coronary Care course, NVCI, Advanced Code White, ENPC)
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island