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Description

The  HIV/ AIDS Response team is a non-traditional community based team that responds to the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in hospital. This team will promote recovery through an integrated approach to care for people who are living with HIV and other disorders such as poly substance use, homelessness, and mental illnesses. The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the team providing health assessment, Infectious Disease Support, Primary Care support, counseling and medication management to promote recovery, wellness and optimal health.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for the development of individualized nursing and delegation of responsibilities to the HART team Participate in implementing and maintaining nursing standards Participate in determining resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services Assess medical care needs and other services to support wellness and provide accurate and appropriate charting to support Infectious Disease Specialist and medical team in hospital Facilitate consumer education on prevention, health, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS education, addictions and recovery During the assessment obtains information: to establish the degree of medical risk, medical care and interventions required to promote positive health outcomes, and  to lead team in primary care issues and supports in the community Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote physical and mental health wellness Review and audit medication management procedures Coordinate HART team medical care in coordination with Infectious Disease, Primary Care physicians and community supports and services Ensure all clients have primary care provider, supports, follow up appointments in community and monitor prescription schedule and med adherence
Proof of Covid Vaccine required