15 Oct
William Osler Health System
Brampton
Job Description
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Oncology and Palliative Department. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Accountabilities:
- Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
- Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
- Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
- Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
- Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Qualifications
- Recent experience within the last five years palliative and oncology nursing experience required
- Proficient in core competencies for palliative care including pain assessment tools (palliative performance sale and Edmonton symptom assessment system) required
- Palliative Care certificate or Certified Hospice Palliative Care Nurse certificate required or acquired within one year of hire
- Foundation in oncology nursing practice course required or successful completion acquired within one year of hire
- Must have an in-depth understanding of the physiological nature of cancer and its effect on the human state
- Recent experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation
Core competencies:
- Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
- BCLS required
- Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
- Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
- Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
- Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
- Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
- Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
- Excellent physical assessment skills required
- Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Additional Information
Hours: Currently Days, Nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum:
$35.29 per hour
Maximum: $38.16 per hour
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▶️ Registered Practical Nurse Medicine Oncology
🖊️ William Osler Health System
📍 Brampton