Registered Practical Nurse - Palliative Care (GEN) (EXTERNAL)

shn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for the Palliative Care unit. You will work under the Patient Care Manager to deliver care per a planned approach, collaborating with RNs on more complex cases.

The role involves beds for palliative, oncology, and general medical patients in a busy department. Applicants must be registered with CNO, hold current BCLS, and have completed an RPN medication course.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS.
• Completed medication course for RPNs.
• Patient assessment skills within the RPN scope.
• Must be willing to work with mixed aggregation of patients.
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced demanding environment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated focus on internal/external customer service and partnerships.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per a pre-set plan within RPN scope.
• Collaborate with RNs for more complex situations.
• Deliver care to palliative, oncology, and general medical patients.
• Maintain patient- and family-centered care.
• Document care accurately and timely.

Skills

Nurse registration

BCLS

Medication course

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Documentation

Customer service

Ethical conduct

Job description

Job Details

Job Number: JR107073
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Palliative Care (GEN) (EXTERNAL)
Union: CUPE
Job Category: Nurse
Hospital Location: General Site
Job Type: Permanent, Part time
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $36.468 - $39.8
Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 - 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, you will work independently within your scope of practice when the patient's condition indicates predictable outcome and you will deliver nursing care based on a pre-set plan of care with a delineated range of intervention. You will collaborate with and get directions from the RN in situations that are beyond the scope of complexity designated to you as a RPN. You will be part of a busy department with beds for palliative care patients, as well as oncology and general medical patients and a team whose focus is on maximizing the patient's health and function. In this unit, there is a staffing mix of both RNs and RPNs. In this role, you will engage in ethical conduct and you will provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, based on the philosophy and conceptual framework of Nursing Practice at Scarborough Health Network. You will strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient population and workforce.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• Completed medication course for RPN's
• Patient assessment skills within the RPN scope of practice
• Must be willing to work with mixed aggregation of patients
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrated focus on internal/external customer service and partnerships
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Strong work ethic and commitment is required
• Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
• Highly punctual
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset

• Palliative and/or Oncology certification preferred
• Previous experience with Oncology or Palliative Care preferred
• Recent relevant nursing experience in oncology/palliative care or approved courses
• Patient Assessment course
• Ability to speak another language

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community's unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one's personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A