Registered Nurse, Complex Medical & Palliative Care

Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Toronto seeks a Registered Nurse for a casual position in Complex Medical and Palliative Care. This role involves holistic and compassionate care, specializing in managing complex medical conditions. Ideal candidates will have a CNO registration and BCLS certification, possess strong clinical skills, and be committed to improving patient quality of life. Opportunities for professional development in palliative care are available, promoting continuous learning within a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Recent completion of a physical assessment course.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Establish patient care plans.
• Assess and manage care of patients with evolving acuity.
• Utilize specialized skills including complex wound care.

Skills

Superior assessment and clinical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments

Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care

Education

Baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program

Job description

Are you seeking a Registered Nurse role that allows you to provide holistic and compassionate care to individuals facing intricate health challenges? If so, a career in Complex Medical and Palliative Care may be the perfect fit for you. This opportunity not only enhances your expertise in managing complex medical conditions but also instills a profound understanding of the principles of palliative care. In this deeply meaningful role, you'll address not only the physical aspects of illness but also the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of your patients.

Is this you?

You have a strong understanding of various medical conditions, treatment modalities, and are skilled in managing complex care plans. Your empathy and resilience will shine as you navigate complex health scenarios.

You value education and professional development. This unit features a competency-based palliative care orientation along with continuous professional development opportunities through Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care. Additional on-site learning and training may include IV insertion training, IV Therapy, CADD pump, palliative sedation therapy, CVAD, complex and palliative wound care, code blue, end of life pain and symptom management.

You are altruistic. Enhancing quality of life is important in this role. From symptom management, to pain control, and overall comfort, the care you provide contributes to a better patient experience.

About This Team:

We are a 32-bed unit that provides palliative and specialized complex supportive care. Our team provides ongoing, comprehensive in-hospital care to patients with chronic, complex medical and nursing needs. With 8 dedicated beds for palliative care patients, our palliative program provides nurses with symptom management and communication skills development. We help patients adapt to changes resulting from their illness or diagnosis. We focus on quality of life and help patients transition to the most appropriate setting.

In this role you will:

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care in collaboration with the patient, significant others and interprofessional team
• Establish patient care plans based on bio-psychosocial and spiritual needs assessment and integrating other health professionals’ recommendations
• Enhance your comprehensive health and physical assessment skills with multiple complex co-morbidities
• Assess and manage care of patients with evolving acuity
• Utilize your full scope of practice
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and families to optimize their health care journey
• Have opportunities to support patients who seek Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
• Utilize specialized skills and knowledge including tracheostomy, enteral feeding tube, ostomies, nephrostomy tubes, pain management and complex wound care
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Type: Casual

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program
• Recent completion of a physical assessment course

Skills and Knowledge

• Superior assessment and clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including sound knowledge of oral and written English
• Proven ability to make decisions and manage workload in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care
• Must have physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the role, as determined by the needs of the position and based on assessment conducted by Occupational Health Services

Salary: Minimum - $37.93/hour; Maximum - $54.37/hour

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within complex medical and palliative care, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld‑Tannenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416‑586‑4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail].