21 Oct
The Scarborough Hospital
Scarborough
Job Number: JR100110Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Palliative Care Unit (2024)Union: CUPEMinimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $33.948 - $37.049Hours: All Shifts
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges,
helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, you will work independently within your scope of practice when the patient’s condition indicates predictable outcome and you will deliver nursing care based on a pre-set plan of care with a delineated range of intervention. You will collaborate with and get directions from the RN in situations that are beyond the scope of complexity designated to you as a RPN. You will be part of a busy department with beds for palliative care patients,
as well as oncology and general medical patients and a team whose focus is on maximizing the patient’s health and function. In this unit, there is a staffing mix of both RNs and RPNs. In this role, you will you will engage in ethical conduct and you will provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, based on the philosophy and conceptual framework of Nursing Practice at Scarborough Health Network. You will strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient population and workforce.
What You’ll Love About SHN:
- New to Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing? Your orientation will be customized and will be followed by a meeting with your educator to ensure all of your learning goals are met.
- Ongoing Skill Advancement:
In-house courses and workshops to advance skills like wound care and ACLS certifications.
- Benefits Coverage: Full-Time Permanent includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage and a defined pension plan through HOOPP. Part Time will receive allowance in lieu.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program: Confidential counselling program that is specialized to provide service to SHN staff and their families.
- Employee Referral Program: A bonus up to $2000 for referring individuals who get hired into specific Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent positions.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Supports professional growth internally.
- Staff Wellness Program: Best practice wellness programs to support your physical, psychological, spiritual, social health and well-being.
- Wellness Activities: On-unit wellness rounding activities (such as stretching and exercise breaks) and Well-Being Wednesdays - virtual sessions to empower and inspire your well-being while at work and at home.
- Best Practice Spotlight Organization: We pride ourselves in leading the way in best practices.
- Our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Requirements:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- Current BCLS
- Completed medication course for RPN's
- Patient assessment skills within the RPN scope of practice
- Must be willing to work with mixed aggregation of patients
- Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast paced demanding environment
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
- Demonstrated focus on internal/external customer service and partnerships
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Strong work ethic and commitment is required
- Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
- Highly punctual
- Demonstrated professionalism and reliability
Asset:
- Palliative and/or Oncology certification preferred
- Previous experience with Oncology or Palliative Care preferred
- Recent relevant nursing experience in oncology/palliative care or approved courses
- Patient Assessment course
- Ability to speak another language
Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer,
dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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▶️ Registered Practical Nurse - Palliative Care Unit (2024)
🖊️ The Scarborough Hospital
📍 Scarborough