Registered Practical Nurse (Complex Continuing Care G5)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, ON seeks a Registered Practical Nurse with palliative care experience to provide comprehensive nursing care for end-of-life patients and bereavement support within an interdisciplinary team.

Requires current nursing registration in Ontario, valid BLS, and ongoing commitment to professional development. The role emphasizes pain management, family support, and collaboration with the care team in a CCS/rehab setting.

Qualifications

• One year of recent nursing experience in palliative care and with chronic/ventilated patients.
• Maintains competence relative to current practices.
• Familiar with feeding pumps, G-feeds, oxygen administration, skin wound care, intermittent catheterization, tracheal suctioning and CADD infusion pump.
• Demonstrated skill in pain/symptom assessment and management within palliative scope of practice.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and knowledge/skill in grief support.
• Motivated to pursue education goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management.
• Demonstrated excellent observational and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated superior organizational skills.
• Ventilator experience an asset.
• Experience with coordinated care team model.
• May be expected to work in all areas of the Complex Continuing Care & Rehab program.
• Good work and attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for palliative care patients and families.
• Work within holist interdisciplinary care model to meet patient needs.
• Adhere to Ontario College of Nurses standards and hospital guidelines.

Education

Registered Practical Nursing with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Current BLS certificate

Palliative/Hospice Care certification

Tools

Feeding pumps

G-feeds

Oxygen administration

Skin wound management

Intermittent catheterization

Tracheal suctioning

CADD infusion pump

Ventilator

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the provision of comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of this hospital. The focus of care delivery is specialized to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families through end of life and in bereavement within a holist interdisciplinary care model.

Education

• Registered Practical Nursing with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS certificate is required.
• Palliative/Hospice Care certification an asset.

Qualifications

• One year of recent and relevant nursing experience working with palliative care patients and chronic/ventilated patients required.
• Maintains competence relative to current practices.
• Familiar with feeding pumps, G-feeds, oxygen administration, skin wound management, intermittent catheterization, tracheal suctioning and CADD infusion pump.
• Demonstrated skill in pain/symptom assessment and management within palliative scope of practice.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and knowledge/skill in grief support.
• Motivated to pursue education goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management.
• Demonstrated excellent observational and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated superior organizational skills.
• Ventilator experience an asset.
• Experience working with coordinated care team mode.
• May be expected to work in all areas of the Complex Continuing Care & Rehab program (skills & abilities considered).
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.