Summary of Duties

Responsible for primary care of trauma patients. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Person Centred Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Certificate of Competence [Ontario]

• Current B.C.L.S.

• B.Sc.N preferred

• Post-Basic Neuro course strongly recommended

• Current trauma experience required

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities

• Surgical experience with skills in pre-op and post-op care and patient/family teaching

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and co-workers

• Excellent assessment skills

• Ability to work effectively as a team member

• Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care approaches and principles