Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cancer and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in accordance with RVH, CNO, and legislative standards. Work independently within the RPN scope of practice and collaborate with the interprofessional care team across inpatient and outpatient departments.

Job details

Job Summary & Requirements The Hudson Regional Cancer Program is one of fourteen Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for providing high-quality patient care in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and standards of care of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and all relevant legislation. This position is within the Cancer and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit of the Hudson Regional Cancer Program at RVH. Education: Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Current BCLS CMH de Souza course preferred Post graduate education, Oncology Nursing (RPN) Course(s) essential Post graduate education, Palliative Nursing (RPN) Course(s) preferred Post graduate education, Patient Assessment essential Experience: Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession CANO/ONS membership preferred Functions independently within scope of practice One year current progressive experience in acute care nursing Two years current progressive experience in Oncology Nursing preferred Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) experience as asset Competencies: Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills Excellent organizational skills Computer literacy in current software applications Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service Demonstrates critical thinking skills to deal with demanding situations and fluctuating workloads Demonstrates an interest in maintaining a high standard of patient care Other: Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care Willing to work within all HRCP departments including inpatient, outpatient clinics and on days, weekends, evenings and nights.

What you’ll do

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cancer and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in accordance with RVH, CNO, and legislative standards. Work independently within the RPN scope of practice and collaborate with the interprofessional care team across inpatient and outpatient departments.

Requirements

A current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, postgraduate Oncology Nursing (RPN) coursework, postgraduate Patient Assessment education, and at least one year of current progressive acute care nursing experience are required. Palliative Nursing coursework, two years of oncology nursing experience, CANO/ONS membership, and CVAD experience are preferred or considered assets; the role also requires flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Process
• Oncology Nursing
• Palliative Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Acute Care Nursing
• Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Care
• Problem Solving
• Oral and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision-Making
• Organization
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare

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