University Health Network
Registered Practical Nurse - Hillcrest (Casual)
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Job Description
- Req#: 922755
- Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for clients and families within the RPN scope of practice
- Use evidence-based best practices and collaborate with the inter-professional care team to plan and implement the best possible care for clients
- Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
- Mentor, support and teach members of the healthcare team, including nursing students and new staff on the unit
- Participate in professional development activities and program/hospital wide initiatives
- Compliance with CNO standards and ethical nursing care for clients
Qualifications
- Member in a good standing College of Nurses of Ontario
- Diploma preparation as a RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing
- Completion of a physical assessment course preferred
- 2-3 years experience in care of medically complex patients
- Experience in Geriatrics/Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
- Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred
- CNA certification in gerontology or medical surgical is preferred; or a certificate in medical surgical (preferably from Humber College Course)
- Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect client centered care, problem solving and critical thinking
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet client care needs in a complex healthcare environment
- Demonstrated passion for ongoing quality improvement to support client care, safety and professional practice
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to impart knowledge to healthcare learners within the context of a teaching environment
- Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
- Successful candidates are required to work rotational shift
- Computer proficiency required
- 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. - Diploma preparation as a RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing
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- Use evidence-based best practices and collaborate with the inter-professional care team to plan and implement the best possible care for clients
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (2 POSITIONS) (RE-POST)
Job Posting #: 922755
Union: CUPE
Site: Hillcrest Reactivation Centre
Department: Hillcrest Reactivation Centre
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: Varies
Wage: $32.39 per hour (Start rate: determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Casual
Shifts: 12 hours - rotating days & nights (including weekends and holidays)
Posted Date: September 7th 2023
Closing Date: September 21st 2023
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
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Registered Practical Nurse at Hillcrest Reactivation Centre.
Hillcrest Reactivation Centre is a 75 bed community based reactivation center, part of the short term transitional care sites within the TCLHIN. Operating under the Home and Community Care Act Hillcrest offers a short period of reactivation to clients who are ALC or at risk of ALC, supporting their return home.
Duties
- Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for clients and families within the RPN scope of practice