Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Medical & Palliative Care

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to support the Complex Medical & Palliative Care department. You will practice independently, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the interprofessional team to optimize care and safety.

Strong documentation, teaching, and leadership skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate is an RPN in good standing with CNO, with BCLS certification and a PN credential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing program.
• Currently registered as an RPN in good standing with CNO.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Preferred: Physical assessment course.
• Preferred: Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Practice independently within the RPN scope of practice per CNO standards and Sinai Health policies.
• Identify changing patient needs and initiate timely consultation with RNs and the interprofessional team.
• Monitor and document progress of care plans; adjust strategies to ensure safety and goals.
• Mentor learners, peers and other health professionals.
• Provide health education to patients and families using effective teaching strategies.
• Assess spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Document assessments, care provision and evaluations accurately.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team in care provision.
• Document discharge and transition planning.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient-focused care

Time management

Critical thinking

Collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Attendance history

Education

Practical Nursing program

CNO-registered RN (RPN) in good standing

BCLS certification

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to support our Complex Medical & Palliative Care department.

In this role you will:

• Practice independently and accountably within the RPN scope of practice, adhering to CNO standards and Sinai Health policies
• Identify changing patient needs to initiate timely consultation and collaboration with Registered Nurses and the wider interprofessional team
• Monitor and document the progress of clinical care plans and outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize treatment goals and patient safety
• Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Provide health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Assess spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs of patients
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, and evaluations
• Collaborate with the patient, significant others and multidisciplinary team in the provision of care
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, evaluations, discharge and transition planning
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program
• Currently registered as an RPN and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• Physical assessment course
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and clinical documentation

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to build therapeutic relationships and provide patient-focused care
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong collaboration skills to build professional relationships and support integration with health care team
• Computer proficiency and/or basic to intermediate Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) skills
• Communication skills including active listening, conflict resolution and relational practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 7 months)

Rotation: Day/Evening

Salary: Minimum - $38.518/hour; Maximum - $39.799/hour

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy