ONA POSTING - REGISTERED NURSE – APHERESIS

Job Posting #: 927668
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Apheresis Stem Cell Collection Unit
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: January 4, 2024
Closing Date: January 11, 2024

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Interdisciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse in the Apheresis Unit practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities of the Apheresis Nurse includes: performing a variety of apheresis and photopheresis procedures in according with UHN policies and FACT SOPs; demonstrates the ability to assess patients/donors pre, during and post apheresis procedures; recognizes and effectively treats patient/donor adverse reactions; safely transfuse blood components and manage fluid volumes while performing apheresis procedures; demonstrates the ability to operate the apheresis equipment; independent initiation, performance of procedure and termination of apheresis procedure in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice for Nursing and the mission & vision of nursing at the UHN.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification
• Previous apheresis experience preferred
• Excellent IV and venipuncture skills
• Experience in accessing central venous catheters, port-a-cath and PICC lines
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing environments and travel between TWH, TGH, MSH and PMH
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
• Process ability to conduct a functional health assessment, skills in psychosocial assessment and intervention and patient/family health teaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership/in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed, lifelong learning
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario preferred

  Why join UHN?

  In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

    Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

    Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

    UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

    University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• About the company

  The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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