University Health Network
Registered Practical Nurse - ER - TWH
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Job Description
- Req#: 912336
- Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less ACUTE, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults and collaborates with the Registered Nurse or other members of the health care team appropriately, and when necessary, safely transfers care to the RN when necessary.
- Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the Registered Nurse directing the patient's care.
- Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
- Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
- Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
- Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
Qualifications
- Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
- Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
- A minimum of 1-year full time experience working with adult acute care medicine patients REQUIRED.
- ACLS and CC1 completed within 1 year of hire..
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work in accordance with UHN standards.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities in a rapidly changing environment..
- Demonstrates physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills .
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
- Client-service oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a variety of staff, patients, and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Good computer skills.
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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.
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. - Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
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- Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults and collaborates with the Registered Nurse or other members of the health care team appropriately, and when necessary, safely transfers care to the RN when necessary.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN) -
Job Posting #: 912336
Union: CUPE - TW
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Emergency
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Wage range: $35.19 - $35.97 per hour. (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shifts: Traditional Days/Nights/Every other weekend
Re-Posted Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
As a member of the Toronto General Emergency Department, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The RPN will work in our ambulatory care area (Rapid Assessment Zone, Ambulatory care areas) providing care to lower acuity patients who are most likely to be discharged home.
Duties
- Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less ACUTE, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.