Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Medical & Palliative Care

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope.

We are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to support our Complex Medical & Palliative Care department.

Rotation: Day/Evening Job Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months) 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: A diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario 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 - $37.763/hour; Maximum - $39.019/hour Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.

All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training.

If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care.

We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people.

Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health.

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world.

Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext.

• 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca .

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