Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Ambulatory Care Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity.
Type: Replacement
Duration: Up to 14 months
Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice.
- Receives patients into unit; obtains and documents nursing assessment, vital signs, health and social histories as applicable
- Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
- Records patient health care information in a precise. concise and organized manner.
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met.
- Provides teaching materials and evaluates and reinforces education to staff, patients and patient’s relatives.
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families and staff.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
- Currently registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Current BLS/CPR Certificate
- Demonstrated clinical competence with general medicine nursing skills
- Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic setting/ambulatory care environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, as well as independently
- Excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Experience working with diverse population groups
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centered care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven attendance and punctuality.
- Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
- This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
About Women's College Hospital
For more than 100 years Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. Today, WCH is a world leader in health of women and Canada’s leading, academic ambulatory hospital. WCH advocates for the health of all women and ensures that their needs are reflected in the care they receive. We’re also delivering innovative solutions that address Canada’s most pressing issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs.
At Women's College Hospital, our greatest strength is in our people. We recognize this, and are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a work environment based on equity, respect, and working together in caring, inter-professional teams. There are exciting career opportunities in various areas throughout the hospital. Please follow the link below to see what positions we have available.
Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Ambulatory Care Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity.
Type: Replacement
Duration: Up to 14 months
Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice.
- Receives patients into unit; obtains and documents nursing assessment, vital signs, health and social histories as applicable
- Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
- Records patient health care information in a precise. concise and organized manner.
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met.
- Provides teaching materials and evaluates and reinforces education to staff, patients and patient’s relatives.
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families and staff.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
- Currently registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Current BLS/CPR Certificate
- Demonstrated clinical competence with general medicine nursing skills
- Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic setting/ambulatory care environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, as well as independently
- Excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Experience working with diverse population groups
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centered care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven attendance and punctuality.
- Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
- This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
About Women's College Hospital
For more than 100 years Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. Today, WCH is a world leader in health of women and Canada’s leading, academic ambulatory hospital. WCH advocates for the health of all women and ensures that their needs are reflected in the care they receive. We’re also delivering innovative solutions that address Canada’s most pressing issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs.
At Women's College Hospital, our greatest strength is in our people. We recognize this, and are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a work environment based on equity, respect, and working together in caring, inter-professional teams. There are exciting career opportunities in various areas throughout the hospital. Please follow the link below to see what positions we have available.