Registered Practical Nurse, Inflammatory Bowel/Surgical

Job summary

Provide direct patient and family-centered care for individuals in the Inflammatory Bowel/Surgical unit, including physical assessments and medication administration. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and participate in nursing rounds and patient meetings.

Job details

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Registered Practical Nurse, Inflammatory Bowel/Surgical. This role offers Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) the opportunity to develop competencies in caring for patients across a range of medical conditions, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive care and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Benefit from our Magnet®-designated hospital environment that champions professional development and innovation in medical practices. About this unit: We are a 28-bed unit and member of Sinai Health’s Centre for Inflammatory Bowel Disease devoted to the inpatient medical and surgical management of clients with IBD. The unit primarily specializes in IBD care, while also offering a range of additional services including General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Gastrointestinal Medicine (GI). You’ll have the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in the clinical care of Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, in addition to pre and post-operative patient care. In this role you will: Provide direct patient and family centered care for Inflammatory Bowel/Surgical patients Complete physical assessments on patients Provide direct patient care in accordance to the CNO standards and Sinai Health's policy and procedures Administer medications and provide any necessary care (including, but not limited to wound care, IVs, monitoring drains, prepare patients for procedures, etc.) Attend nursing rounds and participate in patient/family meetings Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, etc. Apply a broad range of nursing skills and procedures including (but not exclusive to) CADD pumps, chest tubes, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, managing a Code Blues, and chemotherapy Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program. Equivalent combined education and experience will be considered Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Preferred 2 years of experience in clinical acute care Skills and Knowledge Excellent health and clinical assessment skills Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in interprofessional team If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within medical/surgical nursing, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. Job Type: Part Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy Union: NOW-S

What you’ll do

Provide direct patient and family-centered care for individuals in the Inflammatory Bowel/Surgical unit, including physical assessments and medication administration. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and participate in nursing rounds and patient meetings.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Practical Nurse currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Requires a graduate degree from a CNO-approved Practical Nursing program and current BCLS certification.

Benefits

• Professional development • Magnet-designated hospital environment

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical assessment
• Patient care
• Wound care
• IV administration
• Medication administration
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient advocacy
• Documentation
• Patient Preparation
• Direct Patient Care
• Central Venous Catheter
• Organizational Skills
• Patient-Centered Care
• Computer-Aided Design
• Acute Care
• Chemotherapy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Management
• Clinical Assessments
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Critical Thinking
• Enteral Nutrition
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Medical Practices And Procedures
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Medication Administration
• Mentorship
• Nephrostomy
• Nursing
• Chest Tubes
• Surgical Oncology
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Wound Care
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Colitis

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses