Registered Nurse - Slaight Dementia Project - Temporary

Registered Nurse - Slaight Dementia Project - Temporary Full-time -

This posting is for a temporary 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse (RN) position (ending August 2027). The incumbent will work as a member of the primary care team in the community and in the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team, primarily with tenants in the local Toronto Senior Housing Corporation, including those with or at risk of dementia. The RN will also collaborate with the Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly at Sunnybrook, partners of the North Toronto Ontario Health Team as part of the Neighbourhood Care Team initiative, and may have opportunities in the primary care outpatient clinic at Sunnybrook.

• Assess patient health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual) to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Analyze findings of health assessments
• Interpret patient health records
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
• Collect data through therapeutic relationships with patients
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/nurse practitioner
• Administer vaccinations
• Perform blood pressure assessments
• Perform TB skin tests
• Conduct foot assessments / foot care
• Help patients to identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies
• Involve patients in decisions about their own health
• Encourage patients to take action for their own health
• Initiate health education and other activities that assist, promote and support patients as they strive to achieve the highest possible level of health
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Consult and interact with other service providers as needed
• Coordinate and expedite patient flow by triage
• Provide health education in person and by telephone
• Arrange follow up appointments as necessary
• Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and document it in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Operate and monitor medical apparatus or equipment and ensure strict adherence to sterilization procedures
• Handle and dispose of specimens and/or objects, practicing general safety procedures at all times
• Monitor supply levels and/or expiration of medical and clinic supplies, and order supplies as needed from approved vendors

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Primary Health Care / Community Care experience preferred
• Experience working with persons with dementia
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing clinical situations
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the inter‑professional team
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Basic CPR and BLS certification up to date within the last 2 years
• Experience with EMRs, Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Full-time

• Entry level