Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Nursing Resource Team - PT (J0826-0531)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay in lieu of benefits

Vacation pay

Hospital Pension Plan

Job summary

North York General Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Nursing Resource Team. You will provide patient- and family-centered care within an interdisciplinary team, with opportunities to advance into specialized areas.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, teaching, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment, with shifts available across days, nights and weekends. NYGH supports professional development and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College.
• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current Patient Health Assessment course or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care team.
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work to meet patient needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient transfers and lifts.
• Commit to ongoing learning, professional development and quality improvement.
• Be proficient with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
• Take leadership/charge role when needed and pursue continuing education in patient assessment and clinical specialties.
• Demonstrate strong assessment skills for geriatric care.
• Show organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching abilities.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal skills for family-centered care and teamwork.
• Be capable of performing in emergency situations.

Skills

Organized

Great communicators

Decisive

Safety conscious

Committed to learning

Education

RPN diploma (Community College)

Registration with Colleges of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification

Patient Health Assessment course

Job description

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Nursing Resource Team

Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care in the Nursing Resource Team, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families. By applying for this position, as a qualified candidate, you gain the opportunity to connect with our staff and learn more about specialized careers at North York General Hospital. Although the Nursing Resource Team (NRT) positions are open to both experienced and newly graduated nurses, subsequent to hire and working collaboratively with NYG’s inter-professional care team, the nurses within the NRT pool typically benefit from the opportunity to transition into exciting specialized areas such as the ICU, Medicine, Surgery, Maternal / Newborn, Mental Health, Transitional Care, Emergency, Reactivation Care Centre and Seniors Health Centre.

• Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
• Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
• Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
• Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
• Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties
• Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the geriatric population
• Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
• Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
  

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Patient Health Assessment course or equivalent work experience, required
• One year recent experience in Medicine/General Surgery
• Pediatric, Mental Health and Emergency experience
• Geriatric training/experience
• PCA, epidural, ostomy, TPN, tracheotomy care, chest tube, intro therapy, and IV initiation experience
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular Position with 8 and 12 hour shifts, Days, Nights and Weekends in the Nursing Resource Team. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.