Registered Practical Nurse, Palliative Care

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking an experienced Palliative Care professional for a full-time position. Responsibilities include pain management and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Essential qualifications include current RPN certification and strong communication skills. The role offers teaching opportunities thanks to affiliations with local universities.

Benefits

Community Commitment Program funding

Qualifications

• Experience with nursing care for palliative care patients.
• Valid CPR certificate required.
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching and research activities as required.
• Provide pain and symptom management for palliative care patients.

Skills

Knowledge of Safety Culture in Health Care

Proficiency in pharmacology and medication administration

Excellent problem solving skills

Superior communication skills

Flexibility and organizational skills

Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships

Education

Current RPN certificate of competence

Successful completion of a nursing competency test

Job description

Palliative Care

Parkwood Institute Main – London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer. Flexibility is required to cover all shifts including weekends and statutory holidays.

The Palliative Care Unit is comprised of 18 beds and is part of the Complex Care Program. The Unit provides pain and symptom management and end of life care for patients with a life-limiting illness. Our interdisciplinary team provides a holistic and collaborative approach to care, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. Our ultimate goal is to earn the complete confidence of our patients and their families by providing exceptional care that meets their individualized care needs. We value respect, excellence, and compassion and consistently demonstrate these values in our interactions with our patients, families, and coworkers.

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Current RPN certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals Palliative Care course or ability to successfully complete within 12 months
• Registered to attend the CAPCE course and ability to successfully complete within 24 months
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of the palliative care patient
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and be able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Successful completion of CAPCE

Teaching and Research

• St Josephs Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Josephs you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing