The Clinic Nurse will work closely with and under the supervision of the Nurse Manager to support the needs of the Dentistry Surgical Care Unit. The Nurse will provide professional nursing services to patients in accordance with the standards of Nursing Practice, College of Nurses of Ontario and Long Term Care Legislation.
Qualifications
Education:
- BScN or College diploma in Nursing
Experience:
3 years clinical experience
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendations
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to apply regulations or professional standards to own work
- Genuine enthusiasm and a passion for the profession
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and patients
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Skill and ability to function effectively in emergency situations
- Self-directed, and comfortable exercising discretion and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Reliable with the consistent ability to work assigned shifts is paramount
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate clinic needs
