Registered Practical Nurse (Medicine Health Services - Respirology)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community teaching hospital in Toronto is seeking dedicated Registered Practical Nurses to join their dynamic Medicine Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while providing excellent patient care in a supportive environment. You will collaborate with a diverse team and have the chance to work with specialty patient populations, including those in oncology and respiratory care. With a focus on professional development and workplace wellness, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team that values learning, growth, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of recent experience in IV therapy and respiratory care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective patient and family-centered care as an RPN.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

IV therapy

Respiratory care

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma

BLS certification

Medication Administration Certificate

RPN assessment course

Tools

Central venous access devices (CVAD)

Chest tubes management

Continuous ambulatory delivery device (CADD)

Job description

Overview

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is an award-winning hospital and one of Toronto's best-kept secrets. As Ontario’s leading community teaching hospital, MGH has proudly served the diverse, multi-cultural community of east Toronto since 1929 and is known for its friendliness and sense of community within Canada's largest city. Recognized as a leader in workplace wellness and offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development, MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best.

Our Medicine Program provides nurses a unique opportunity to grow their career and leadership experience. With specialty patient populations including Oncology, Respirology, and the Progressive Weaning Centre for Excellence, there is always something new to learn. This dynamic, community-oriented program has a team committed to learning and providing excellent patient care. You will work with a diverse interdisciplinary team that is welcoming and supportive of new staff. Join us!

Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills, and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting, and the patient's preferences. The role is guided by codes of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, and their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as effective communication in partnership with patients and families and other healthcare providers.

Education

1. Registered Practical Nursing diploma with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Current BLS required.
3. Current Medication Administration Certificate.
4. Completion of RPN assessment course required.
5. 2 years recent ventilation/respiratory experience preferred.
6. 2 years recent oncology/hematology preferred.
7. 2 years recent general medicine experience preferred.
8. Recent education related to hematology, oncology, general medicine, and respiratory care preferred.
9. Successful completion of the MGH respiratory/PWC education/training within 6 months.

Qualifications

1. 2-3 years of recent continuous experience and demonstrated competence in IV therapy including challenging IV starts.
2. Must be prepared to work in all areas of the Medicine Health Service.
3. Maintains competence relative to current practices.
4. Demonstrates expertise in respiratory practice including the management of tracheostomies.
5. Demonstrated clinical experience in providing care to patients with COPD, pneumonia, and asthma.
6. Demonstrated clinical experience in providing care to patients with oncological and hematological conditions.
7. Demonstrated ability to teach patients and families.
8. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in management of central venous access devices (CVAD), including assisting the physician with insertion.
9. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in management of chest tubes, including assisting the physician with insertion.
10. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in management of continuous ambulatory delivery device (CADD).
11. Demonstrates ability to effectively participate with the interdisciplinary team.
12. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
13. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
14. Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations as they arise.
15. Demonstrates use of Core Service Standards.
16. Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through continuing education programs and self-directed learning opportunities.
17. Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
18. Demonstrated computer literacy.
19. Demonstrated ability to follow instruction and pay attention to detail.
20. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and multi-task efficiently.
21. Demonstrated ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the unit.
22. Demonstrated ability to follow standards, policies, and procedures.
23. Good work and attendance record is required.
24. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) (a division of the Toronto East Health Network) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
25. 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.
26. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health Network's policies and practices.