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Registered Practical Nurse

Registered Practical Nurse

University Health NetworkToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$38.16 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Union : CUPE HC

Site : Hillcrest Reactivation Centre

Department : Transitional Care Program

Reports to : Manager Program Services

Work Model : OnSite

Grade :   CH : 06

Wage range : $38.16 (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Hours : Variable as required

Shifts : Variable as required

Status : Casual

Closing Date :   February 20 2025

Position Summary

As a member of UHN and the multidisciplinary Team the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation / standards the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate collaborative and competent care while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

  • Applying knowledge of nursing process as it relates to scope of practice to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
  • Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.
  • Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patients care.
  • Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
  • Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
  • Performing reflective practice analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
  • Performing crossfunctional and other responsibilities as assigned and / or requested.

Qualifications :

  • Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
  • Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Demonstrates competencies as per unit / program competencybased checklist.
  • Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
  • Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask.
  • Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
  • Effective organizational interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and / or departmental policies.
  • Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Acute Care experience preferred.
  • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

    • Additional Information :

    Why join UHN

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

    • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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