Registered Nurse

October 28 2024
Industries Education, Training
Categories Nursing
Toronto, ON • Full time

Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: ONA
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: BMT/Autologous Transplant 15B
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: PU4
Wage Range: $39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Nights/Stat Holidays
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 7, 2024

Please note: This job is being re-posted as the details of the department have changed.

Duties

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; 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 cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

Qualifications

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program
  • Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Chemotherapy certification and experience in the care of the client with oncologic disorders required
  • Bone Marrow Transplant experience preferred
  • Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members
  • Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
  • Ability to function entirely independently
  • Evidence of strong physical assessment and the ability to predict changes in patient status
  • Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
  • Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills
  • Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
  • Oncology certification preferred
  • B.Sc.N. preferred

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
  • HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
  • Wellness services & offerings
  • Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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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