Registered Practical Nurse, Palliative Care

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,957 - 49,552; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for their Palliative Care department. The role involves providing evidence-based nursing practice, ensuring patient safety and ethical care, and collaborating with patients and healthcare teams. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, current Certificate of Competence, and excellent clinical skills. The hourly wage ranges from $34.812 to $35.970, and the position is for a replacement opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse must have knowledge, skills, and judgment for competent nursing practice.
• Familiarity with health regulations and policies is required.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients.
• Ensure safety and ethical care as per nursing standards.
• Collaborate with patients and interprofessional teams.

Skills

Excellent assessment and clinical skills

Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma from a recognized RPN training program

Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence

Medication administration certificate (if graduated prior to 1995)

Physical assessment course

Job description

Overview

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

Job Outline:

Nursing Scope of Practice Statement:

“The Practice of Nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.” (CNO, 2004, p.3).

• The Registered Practical Nurse has the knowledge, skills and judgement needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients, conformed to the complexity and predictability of their health condition.
• The Registered Practical Nurse shall be responsible for meeting the standards and exercising judgement for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour.
• The Registered Practical Nurse creates and strengthens an environment conducive to professional and personal growth.
• The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care in collaboration with the patient, significant others and interprofessional team.

Registered Practical Nurses can be assigned patients with complexity of care needs that are well defined and established, who have predictable outcomes and manageable responses.

Registered Practical Nurses are assigned to patients after the admission and assessment is completed by a Registered Nurse and the patient meets the above criteria.

Education & Qualifications:

• Diploma from a recognized RPN training program preferred or equivalent
• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• If graduated prior to 1995, must have medication administration certificate from an approved community college or equivalent course
• Physical assessment course preferred
• Familiarity with:
  • Regulated Health Professions Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS
  • Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bridgepoint Hospital’s policies and procedures
• Current BCLS
• Excellent assessment and clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care
• Proven ability to make decisions and manage workload in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of oral and written English
• Demonstrated ability to work with others including patients and their families
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Salary: Minimum - $34.812/hour; Maximum - $35.970/hour

Vacancy Type: This position is for replacement opportunity.