REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

POSITION STATEMENT: PATIENT SAFETY Position Statement: Patient Safety. The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) believes patient safety is a priority in public accountability for individual nurses, administrators, organizations, professional associations and all levels of government. In striving for excellence and optimal outcomes of care, registered nurses (RNs),

as

DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

ETHICAL PRACTICE TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES The following are teaching and learning activities that can be employed in the classroom to further support nurses in the integration of theory, principles and best practices related to ethical practice. Review the CNA Code of Ethics (2017) and local College of Nurses documents pertaining to ethics. Define culture competency and cultural

safety.

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

JOBS AT RNAO

Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

POSITION STATEMENT: PATIENT SAFETY Position Statement: Patient Safety. The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) believes patient safety is a priority in public accountability for individual nurses, administrators, organizations, professional associations and all levels of government. In striving for excellence and optimal outcomes of care, registered nurses (RNs),

as

DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

ETHICAL PRACTICE TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES The following are teaching and learning activities that can be employed in the classroom to further support nurses in the integration of theory, principles and best practices related to ethical practice. Review the CNA Code of Ethics (2017) and local College of Nurses documents pertaining to ethics. Define culture competency and cultural

safety.

RNCAREERS | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNCareers is Ontario's premiere career site for nurses. RNCareers specializes in all levels of nursing including executive, manager, clinical and non-clinical roles for NPs, RNs and RPNs across all health-care sectors. If you are an employer looking to expand your team or a nurse looking for your next role, RNCareers provides the

space to grow

| REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RNAO's Annual General Meeting. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented

past year.

GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

NEWSROOM | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNAO is the professional organization that speaks out for nursing and speaks out for health care in Ontario. Our collective voice of 46,000 spans all sectors of the health-care system in the province. DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy

RNAO E-LEARNING

This five module course is designed to enhance your knowledge and abilities as you assess and care for older adults with delirium, dementia and/or depression (the “3Ds”). Each module will take you through the most up-to-date evidence on the 3Ds and finish with a case JUNE 5 2021 COVID-19 REPORT RNAO is keenly aware of the importance of schools for the mental, social and physical health of children, as well as for their academic development. The pandemic has been very hard for everyone and in particular for young students and their parents. However, the risk of reopening schools for the remaining three weeks of the academic year

is too high.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

POSITION STATEMENT: PATIENT SAFETY Position Statement: Patient Safety. The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) believes patient safety is a priority in public accountability for individual nurses, administrators, organizations, professional associations and all levels of government. In striving for excellence and optimal outcomes of care, registered nurses (RNs),

as

DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

ETHICAL PRACTICE TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES The following are teaching and learning activities that can be employed in the classroom to further support nurses in the integration of theory, principles and best practices related to ethical practice. Review the CNA Code of Ethics (2017) and local College of Nurses documents pertaining to ethics. Define culture competency and cultural

safety.

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

JOBS AT RNAO

Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

POSITION STATEMENT: PATIENT SAFETY Position Statement: Patient Safety. The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) believes patient safety is a priority in public accountability for individual nurses, administrators, organizations, professional associations and all levels of government. In striving for excellence and optimal outcomes of care, registered nurses (RNs),

as

DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

ETHICAL PRACTICE TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES The following are teaching and learning activities that can be employed in the classroom to further support nurses in the integration of theory, principles and best practices related to ethical practice. Review the CNA Code of Ethics (2017) and local College of Nurses documents pertaining to ethics. Define culture competency and cultural

safety.

RNCAREERS | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNCareers is Ontario's premiere career site for nurses. RNCareers specializes in all levels of nursing including executive, manager, clinical and non-clinical roles for NPs, RNs and RPNs across all health-care sectors. If you are an employer looking to expand your team or a nurse looking for your next role, RNCareers provides the

space to grow

| REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO The purpose of this multi-year program is to support Ontario nurses by providing them with best practice guidelines for client care. There are currently 50 published guidelines as well as a toolkit and educator's resource to support implementation. RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RNAO's Annual General Meeting. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented

past year.

GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life is a best practice guideline (BPG) which provides evidence-based recommendations

to nurses and

NEWSROOM | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNAO is the professional organization that speaks out for nursing and speaks out for health care in Ontario. Our collective voice of 46,000 spans all sectors of the health-care system in the province. DELIRIUM, DEMENTIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Case Study and Discussion Guide. The case study and its accompanying discussion guide were developed for educational purposes in long-term care homes to promote use of the RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Care, Second Edition BPG.This resource provides the necessary instructions to hold a facilitated discussion with long-term care staff. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy

RNAO E-LEARNING

This five module course is designed to enhance your knowledge and abilities as you assess and care for older adults with delirium, dementia and/or depression (the “3Ds”). Each module will take you through the most up-to-date evidence on the 3Ds and finish with a case JUNE 5 2021 COVID-19 REPORT RNAO is keenly aware of the importance of schools for the mental, social and physical health of children, as well as for their academic development. The pandemic has been very hard for everyone and in particular for young students and their parents. However, the risk of reopening schools for the remaining three weeks of the academic year

is too high.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community, who provide care to clients requiring vascular access. This guideline incorporates best practices related to the care and maintenance of vascular access devices applicable to all adult clients requiring this

kind of care.

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

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All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. WISDOM IN WOUND CARE WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19 RELATED The Wisdom in Wound Care Webinar Series offers 11 monthly, 45-minute webinars hosted by RNAO and facilitated by wound care experts in Ontario. The webinar series will cover best practices in relation to acute and chronic wound prevention, assessment and treatment. WORK AND WELLBEING SURVEY RESULTS Work and Wellbeing Survey Results 6 Virtually all (95.7 per cent) of the respondents indicated their work had been impacted by the pandemic

to some extent.

BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. KNOWLEDGE-TO-ACTION FRAMEWORK The Knowledge-to-Action framework was originally developed in 2006 by Dr. Ian Graham & colleagues and is based on over 30 change theories.It provides a structured approach for making change, including a seven phase action cycle that moves knowledge into practice.

YOU AND YOUR IV

Infusion therapy is also known as intravenous or IV therapy. It is a way to give fluids, drugs, nutrition or blood and blood products to a person using special hollow tubes called “catheters”. IV therapy may last for as little as a few days to as long as many months, depending on your health. PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to MANAGING AND MITIGATING FATIGUE: TIPS AND TOOLS FOR NURSES Purpose: This Tips and Tools guide is designed to assist you to better understand and learn how to prevent and manage fatigue in your work

environment.

LACTANCIA MATERNA

Lactancia materna - Fomento y apoyo al inicio, la exclusividad y la continuación de la lactancia materna para recién nacidos, lactantes y niños pequeños es una Guía de Buenas Prácticas (GBP) que apoya el inicio de la lactancia materna, su exclusividad para neonatos y lactantes hasta los seis meses de edad, y la continuación para niños

hasta los dos

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO After much advocacy from RNAO and the nursing community followed by a media release on May 7 calling on the government to urgently fully vaccinate nurses against COVID-19, the government announced on May 10 that high-risk health-care workers are eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a shortened interval. Eligibility began immediately and many colleagues have

JOBS AT RNAO

All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. WISDOM IN WOUND CARE WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19 RELATED The Wisdom in Wound Care Webinar Series offers 11 monthly, 45-minute webinars hosted by RNAO and facilitated by wound care experts in Ontario. The webinar series will cover best practices in relation to acute and chronic wound prevention, assessment and treatment. WORK AND WELLBEING SURVEY RESULTS Work and Wellbeing Survey Results 6 Virtually all (95.7 per cent) of the respondents indicated their work had been impacted by the pandemic

to some extent.

BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. KNOWLEDGE-TO-ACTION FRAMEWORK The Knowledge-to-Action framework was originally developed in 2006 by Dr. Ian Graham & colleagues and is based on over 30 change theories.It provides a structured approach for making change, including a seven phase action cycle that moves knowledge into practice.

YOU AND YOUR IV

Infusion therapy is also known as intravenous or IV therapy. It is a way to give fluids, drugs, nutrition or blood and blood products to a person using special hollow tubes called “catheters”. IV therapy may last for as little as a few days to as long as many months, depending on your health. PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to MANAGING AND MITIGATING FATIGUE: TIPS AND TOOLS FOR NURSES Purpose: This Tips and Tools guide is designed to assist you to better understand and learn how to prevent and manage fatigue in your work

environment.

LACTANCIA MATERNA

Lactancia materna - Fomento y apoyo al inicio, la exclusividad y la continuación de la lactancia materna para recién nacidos, lactantes y niños pequeños es una Guía de Buenas Prácticas (GBP) que apoya el inicio de la lactancia materna, su exclusividad para neonatos y lactantes hasta los seis meses de edad, y la continuación para niños

hasta los dos

RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented past year. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. MyRNAO; Shop; JOBS; Home; About; eHealth & Technology; Publications & Resources NURSING EDUCATION INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM RNs and NPs registered to practise in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development. Eligible education: EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Members are welcome to access any of our education funding programs. Get information on other education funding programs. Join RNAO now! DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING SAFE, EFFECTIVE STAFFING AND Learn how the decision making process must ensure that appropriate structures and supports are in place to maximize the nursing effort resulting in the best possible care and positive outcomes for the patients/clients, nursing personnel, and the organization. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy

YOU AND YOUR IV

Infusion therapy is also known as intravenous or IV therapy. It is a way to give fluids, drugs, nutrition or blood and blood products to a person using special hollow tubes called “catheters”. IV therapy may last for as little as a few days to as long as many months, depending on your health. DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING NURSING LEADERSHIP This guideline is intended to assist nurses and others performing both formal and informal nursing leadership roles from the point-of-care to the board room, across a ASSESSMENT AND DEVICE SELECTION FOR VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses providing care to clients requiring infusion therapy in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community. This guideline incorporates best practices related to client assessment and appropriate device selection, which is applicable to all clients requiring vascular access. JUNE 5 2021 COVID-19 REPORT RNAO is keenly aware of the importance of schools for the mental, social and physical health of children, as well as for their academic development. The pandemic has been very hard for everyone and in particular for young students and their parents. However, the risk of reopening schools for the remaining three weeks of the academic year

is too high.

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy ASSESSMENT AND DEVICE SELECTION FOR VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses providing care to clients requiring infusion therapy in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community. This guideline incorporates best practices related to client assessment and appropriate device selection, which is applicable to all clients requiring vascular access. SUPPORTING ADULTS WHO ANTICIPATE OR LIVE WITH AN OSTOMY Supporting Adults who Anticipate or Live with an Ostomy is a best practice guideline (BPG) that provides nurses and the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations for the most effective strategies to support adults (18 years and older) who anticipate or live with an ostomy. The purpose of this BPG is to (a) promote self-management, (b) enhance access and delivery of care, and DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE Best Practice Guidelines DECEMBER 2013 Developing and Sustaining Interprofessional Health Care: Optimizing patient, organizational and

system outcomes

LACTANCIA MATERNA

Lactancia materna - Fomento y apoyo al inicio, la exclusividad y la continuación de la lactancia materna para recién nacidos, lactantes y niños pequeños es una Guía de Buenas Prácticas (GBP) que apoya el inicio de la lactancia materna, su exclusividad para neonatos y lactantes hasta los seis meses de edad, y la continuación para niños

hasta los dos

REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. TOOLKIT: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES This toolkit was designed to assist health-care settings in maximizing the potential of BPGs,through systematic and well-planned implementation. It was also designed to accompany the nursing best practice guidelines (BPG) developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in order to facilitate their implementation. Purchase Hardcopy ASSESSMENT AND DEVICE SELECTION FOR VASCULAR ACCESS This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses providing care to clients requiring infusion therapy in diverse practice settings, both institutional and community. This guideline incorporates best practices related to client assessment and appropriate device selection, which is applicable to all clients requiring vascular access. SUPPORTING ADULTS WHO ANTICIPATE OR LIVE WITH AN OSTOMY Supporting Adults who Anticipate or Live with an Ostomy is a best practice guideline (BPG) that provides nurses and the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations for the most effective strategies to support adults (18 years and older) who anticipate or live with an ostomy. The purpose of this BPG is to (a) promote self-management, (b) enhance access and delivery of care, and DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE Best Practice Guidelines DECEMBER 2013 Developing and Sustaining Interprofessional Health Care: Optimizing patient, organizational and

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Lactancia materna - Fomento y apoyo al inicio, la exclusividad y la continuación de la lactancia materna para recién nacidos, lactantes y niños pequeños es una Guía de Buenas Prácticas (GBP) que apoya el inicio de la lactancia materna, su exclusividad para neonatos y lactantes hasta los seis meses de edad, y la continuación para niños

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CLINICAL GUIDELINES

This nursing Best Practice Guideline (BPG) is intended to replace the RNAO BPG Adult Asthma Care Guidelines for Nurses: Promoting Control of Asthma (2004) and its supplement (2007). RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RNAO's Annual General Meeting. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented

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| REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. MyRNAO; Shop; JOBS; Home; About; eHealth & Technology; Publications & Resources LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP®) Lawyers' fees can range from $250 to $500 per hour or more for legal advice and representation. Participation in RNAO's LAP provides RNAO members with security and peace of mind at the incredibly low cost of $64.57 (in addition to your annual RNAO membership fee). LAP was established by RNAO in 1986 to assist RNAO members with certain legal NEWSROOM | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNAO is the professional organization that speaks out for nursing and speaks out for health care in Ontario. Our collective voice of 46,000 spans all sectors of the health-care system in the province. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Members are welcome to access any of our education funding programs. Get information on other education funding programs. Join RNAO now! PREVENTING FALLS AND REDUCING INJURY FROM FALLS, FOURTH About this Guideline: Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) replaces the RNAO (2011) BPG Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, which was originally published in 2002 and then revised in 2005, 2011 and 2017. Whereas previous editions focused on older adults in hospital and long-term-care settings, the scope of this third edition has been expanded to DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING SAFE, EFFECTIVE STAFFING AND Learn how the decision making process must ensure that appropriate structures and supports are in place to maximize the nursing effort resulting in the best possible care and positive outcomes for the patients/clients, nursing personnel, and the organization. REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOFIND A NURSE ONTARIOONTARIO BOARD OF NURSING CANADAREGISTERED NURSE CANADA Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

JOBS AT RNAO

Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOFIND A NURSE ONTARIOONTARIO BOARD OF NURSING CANADAREGISTERED NURSE CANADA Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. RNCAREERS | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNCareers is Ontario's premiere career site for nurses. RNCareers specializes in all levels of nursing including executive, manager, clinical and non-clinical roles for NPs, RNs and RPNs across all health-care sectors. If you are an employer looking to expand your team or a nurse looking for your next role, RNCareers provides the

space to grow

| REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Havergal College is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6605 or by email at careers@havergal.on.ca. Sherbourne Health Centre: Registered Nurse. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. MyRNAO; Shop; JOBS; Home; About; eHealth & Technology; Publications & Resources

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This nursing Best Practice Guideline (BPG) is intended to replace the RNAO BPG Adult Asthma Care Guidelines for Nurses: Promoting Control of Asthma (2004) and its supplement (2007). RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RNAO's Annual General Meeting. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented

past year.

NEWSROOM | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNAO is the professional organization that speaks out for nursing and speaks out for health care in Ontario. Our collective voice of 46,000 spans all sectors of the health-care system in the province. LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP®) Lawyers' fees can range from $250 to $500 per hour or more for legal advice and representation. Participation in RNAO's LAP provides RNAO members with security and peace of mind at the incredibly low cost of $64.57 (in addition to your annual RNAO membership fee). LAP was established by RNAO in 1986 to assist RNAO members with certain legal EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Members are welcome to access any of our education funding programs. Get information on other education funding programs. Join RNAO now!

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Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. MyRNAO; Shop; JOBS; Home; About; eHealth & Technology; Publications & Resources ONE MEMBER, ONE VOTE RNAO's board of directors candidate webinars will be taking place on June 8, June 10, June 15 and June 17. This year, we're hosting separate webinars for president-elect candidates and regional representative candidates. REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOFIND A NURSE ONTARIOONTARIO BOARD OF NURSING CANADAREGISTERED NURSE CANADA Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Ensure your colleagues are not missing out on RNAO’s latest membership offer. For only $100 (all taxes included), registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioners (NP) can join and enjoy all the benefits of being a member. For colleagues who work 15 hours or less per week, their membership fee is only $87.83.

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Jobs at RNAO. All available career opportunities at the RNAO. Editor (expiry: June 26, 2021) Guideline Development Methodologist (expiry: June 12, 2021) Implementation Science Manager, IABPG (expiry: June 12, 2021) Nursing Policy Analyst. Membership. GUIDELINES | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOFIND A NURSE ONTARIOONTARIO BOARD OF NURSING CANADAREGISTERED NURSE CANADA Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour. This best practice guideline aims to assist nurses working in diverse practice settings provide evidence-based care to adults at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviours. Within the scope of this guideline, adults at Free download. Purchase hardcopy. PERSONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS To obtain a free, no-obligation quote for the plan that best suits your needs, contact HUB International at NAT.businesssolutions@hubinternational.com or call 1-866-432-8427 (supported by Morneau Shepell). HUB is a global insurance brokerage that puts you at the center of everything we do. Our reach and resources mean you have the insurance you BREASTFEEDING E-LEARNING This e-learn has been created as a means to assist nurses, other health-care professionals and organizations to access education that is appropriate to their role in promoting breastfeeding. RNCAREERS | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO RNCareers is Ontario's premiere career site for nurses. RNCareers specializes in all levels of nursing including executive, manager, clinical and non-clinical roles for NPs, RNs and RPNs across all health-care sectors. If you are an employer looking to expand your team or a nurse looking for your next role, RNCareers provides the

space to grow

| REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Havergal College is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6605 or by email at careers@havergal.on.ca. Sherbourne Health Centre: Registered Nurse. | REGISTERED NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO Speaking out for nursing. Speaking out for health. MyRNAO; Shop; JOBS; Home; About; eHealth & Technology; Publications & Resources

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This nursing Best Practice Guideline (BPG) is intended to replace the RNAO BPG Adult Asthma Care Guidelines for Nurses: Promoting Control of Asthma (2004) and its supplement (2007). RNAO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RNAO's Annual General Meeting. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place virtually on June 24 - 26, 2021. Join us for an exciting program of events and to celebrate the incredible efforts of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students during this unprecedented

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We are in a global pandemic, and your skills are needed more than ever. Your technical skills, your resourcefulness, your heart. This is why you got into nursing – to care for people in need. There’s no place where your help is more needed than in the long-term care facilities in your community. The Position We are in desperate need of nurses in our facility, where we are currently experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19. In this role you will: Provide leadership to the other direct care staff in all aspects of resident care, within established legislative standards Carry out physician orders Oversee the use of resources (people, supplies, and fiscal) Monitor the quality of care and services delivered to residents Work collaboratively with attending physicians (RNs) Make sure medication reconciliation occurs (RNs) Implement resident-focused programs, policies, and procedures with the Director of Nursing and the Quality Team (RNs) The Details Multiple shifts are available for this position (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am). Salary will be competitive and commensurate with your experience. You will be provided with the necessary PPE required to keep you safe. You’ll need to be a licensed RN or RPN to apply for this role. Any experience as a nurse, or further education would be considered an asset. Working With Us We’re a well-established organization that has been dedicated to serving the senior community in Ontario for decades. Our passionate and knowledgeable team is united under a common goal: to make each moment count for our residents, while keeping their well-being front and centre. We know that it’s our people who are the key to our success. We support our nurses with appreciation events, and continuing education opportunities. We hope you’ll join us, and bring your skills to our team, for our residents.

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Prince Edward Family Health Team: Nurse Practitioner The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The PEFHT provides a single point of access to health care services for County residents. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive patient-centred, primary health care including diagnosis, treatment and management, prevention, rehabilitation, palliative care and community health promotion. The NP role has been developed over the past 10+ years by the NPs and their collaborative partners within the PEFHT. NPs engage in autonomous decision making and authority within their scope and shared decision-making when it is beyond the NP Scope of Practice. NP clients include individuals, families and the community as a whole. There is a focus on caring for our most fragile, often including our 65+ population. NPs provide safe, effective and ethical care. Within the context of a client-centred care model and working within a multidisciplinary team, the NP will: provide shared care for their patients along with their physician partners; assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients across the lifespan, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based medicine and nursing as a guide to practice; make referrals independently to physician specialists as per CNO Standards of Practice; provide expert coaching, guidance, and counseling - e.g. patient education, supportive counseling, options counseling, grief counseling, CBT if qualified; obtain and maintain QHC Hospital privileges to facilitate continuity of care and have the authority to order hospital-based tests within their scope of practice; monitor patients EMR for test results and consultants’ notes; provide service encounter statistics to MOH as requested by the NPAR Program; consult with multidisciplinary team members, physicians and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred care. lead or participate in PEFHT patient-centred programs, e.g. Collaborative Care Program, which requires home visits, assessment, and working collaboratively with multiple community agencies. Qualifications: BScN (MScN an asset). Registration in the Extended Class with the CNO. Member of RNAO or NPAO and carry liability insurance. Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills; ability to build and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of the PEFHT. Knowledge of health care facilities and community health services, social agencies etc. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and within a brisk work setting. Proficient with electronic medical records and standard office software. Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, willingness to provide home visits. Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. PEFHT is a HOOPP employer. Visit our website at www.pefht.ca for more information about our team. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: careers@pefht.com . Closing: April 30, 2020.

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Simcoe County: Associate Director of Resident Care The County of Simcoe is an upper tier municipality located north of the Greater Toronto area and comprised of 16 towns and townships and including the cities of Barrie and Orillia. The largest county in Ontario based on population (480,000), the County offers a range of programs and essential services, including social housing, land ambulance, emergency planning, environmental services, roads maintenance, Ontario Works, children’s services, long term care and seniors services, a library co-operative, museum, archives, forest management, tourism, GIS and land use planning. The County’s long term care operations include four nursing homes, located in Collingwood, Penetanguishene, Beeton and Orillia. See www.simcoe.ca for more information. Overview The Associate Director of Resident Care (ADRC) is responsible for the daily planning and co-ordination of resident care in a 150 bed nursing home with 215 staff in Collingwood, including direct supervision of nursing staff, infection control monitoring, and providing leadership in health and safety. The ADRC assists the Director of Resident Care in supervising of nursing and personal care services to ensure that an outstanding level of resident care is maintained and enhanced on a continuous basis in accordance with the policies of the County and applicable legislation. As a valued member of Simcoe County’s Long-Term Care and Seniors Services division the ADRC demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Key Responsibilities Supervises and assists in the development and co-ordination of a comprehensive needs-based plan of care developed through such venues as admission, annual, and special care conferences, resident and family meetings and ongoing consultation. Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer processes for all residents of the Home. Assists the Director of Resident Care in the management of an employee Attendance Management Program for the Nursing Department to ensure effective human resource management and day to day operations. Monitors nursing and personal care services to ensure they meet all applicable legislation. Assists the Director of Resident Care in maintaining an organized program of nursing services to meet resident’s nursing and personal care needs consistent with the professional standards of practice of the College of Nurses and the Ministry of Health Long Term Care Program Standards. Assists in the delegation of clinical and supervisory responsibilities to appropriately qualified staff, according to the applicable legislation and standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Develops and monitors a facility-wide infection control program, provide infection surveillance and outbreak management activities. Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Ensures that information obtained by nursing staff is documented appropriately and is available to relevant members of the health care team, resident, and family in a professional manner, consistent with facility policies and procedures for maintaining confidentiality of information. Purchases equipment and supplies according to needs, budget limitations and purchasing policy as approved by the Director of Resident Care. Assists in the development and implementation of Nursing programs and related policies and procedures. Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents, families, the public, management, other service providers, committees, organizations, institutions, and others. Promotes co-operation of services/programs with community agencies and other health care providers. Provides leadership and supervision to Nursing Department staff in a manner that motivates, guides and directs employees to the realization of departmental goals and objectives. Maintain a work environment that promotes staff participation, teamwork and positive labour relations. Reviews and approves staff scheduling as required. Facilitates orientation and training programs and oversee day-to-day activities of staff according to County policies and guidelines. Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day to day activities. Follows all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety. Assists in the recruitment, evaluation, discipline, and termination of personnel. Prepares and presents written reports and participates in committees as required. Assumes responsibility of Resident Care Department in the absence of the Director of Resident Care. Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long-Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Required Experience, Education, Technical Skills, and Certification 3-5 years’ experience in progressively responsible, related positions, preferably in a long-term care setting with 2 years in an Associate Director of Resident Care, Nurse Manager or similar position. Experience in the supervision of staff and the administration of employment policies and collective agreements. Strong knowledge of health care principles obtained through the completion of a diploma and/or degree in Nursing, with additional education or equivalent in the care of seniors. Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse. Strong understanding of policies and related legislation or initiatives and their significance and potential impact. Very good leadership and supervisory skills and ability to interpret and apply employment policies and collective agreements. Strong interpersonal and communication, planning, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills. Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet application skills. Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements.

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Noojmowin Teg Health Centre: Primary Care Manager PRIMARY CARE MANAGER (1 FTE) Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is seeking a full-time Primary Care Manager. The Manager will direct and supervise medical services and allied health team members, ensuring that the team works in consultation and collaboration with area First Nations, and other relevant health and social service organizations and providers. The incumbent will be responsible for all primary care specific projects and quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate an alignment with Noojmowin Teg’s mission, vision and guiding principles. Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is committed to ongoing outreach, working in a circle of care approach, providing services in a culturally safe and relevant manner, working within a team based and supported environment, and to delivering services within the seven First Nation health clinics, off-reserve and in the Espanola area. The manager will report to the Executive Director. The successful applicant will receive a competitive and attractive employment package. For more information on the organization and services provided, please check out: www.noojmowin-teg.ca . NTHC is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting. Duties: Manage all medical, allied health and support staff and services; Oversee and ensure the effectiveness and optimization of services including referral processes; appropriate charting, appropriate consultation and follow up, scheduling, program safety and delivery, etc; Ensure effective and comprehensive use of the organization’s electronic medical record system; Ensure all team members maintain a high level of professional knowledge and skills through participation in necessary professional education and training, including a priority on cultural safety; Ensure compliance of health professionals with regulatory standards; Participate as a leader in organizational and partnered quality improvement initiatives; Manage general program responsibilities including budgets, funding report submissions etc.; Ensure that Anishnaabemowin and cultural safety practices of the organization be carried; Qualifications: Minimum of a degree specific to a Registered Nurse and/or relevant Allied Health discipline; Current registration and in good standing with appropriate regulatory body; Five year’s work experience in a management capacity and specific to community based primary health care - First Nation or indigenous setting preferred; Demonstrated knowledge and skills in budget management, staff supervision, privacy, incident investigations, occupational health and safety, funding reports and resource allocation; Demonstrated experience in successful project management ie, new initiatives, research, etc; Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, internally and externally Experience in blending western and traditional health practices, preferred; Knowledge of Anishnabemowin and the Anishinabek culture, traditions and local communities, an asset; Excellent interpersonal, and written communication skills within an electronic environment, mandatory; Ability to travel, reliable vehicle, a valid class G Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract; Clear vulnerable sector criminal record check, required. Submission Pre-requisites: Please submit a covering letter, resume, three (3) work-related letters of reference, copy of registration, a current criminal records check, a copy of valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract. Please mark correspondence as “ Confidential ”. Submissions will be accepted by mail, facsimile, or email. Please do not send your application via Facebook. Application Deadline : Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12 pm Attn: Human Resources T: (705) 368-2182 ext. 235 Noojmowin Teg Health Centre F: (705) 368-2229 Postal Bag 2002, Hwy. 540 E: info@noojmowin-teg.ca Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 W: www.noojmowin-teg.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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