Registered Nurse
7 days ago
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Status:
Temporary Part Time (12 month contract)
Department:
DRCC Surg. Assessment
Program:
Drcc Patient Care
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location:
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule:
$ $56 per hour
Posting Reference:
This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 6 June 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 13 June 2024.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This Part Time position is a shared role supporting the Outpatient Palliative Care Department and the Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP) in DRCC.
Reporting jointly to the Patient Care Managers of the Outpatient Palliative Care Department and the DAP in DRCC, this position requires flexibility to meet the needs of two busy programs.
The position requires a commitment to the principles of optimal customer service, a positive attitude, continuous learning, and quality improvement.
As a member of the Outpatient Palliative Care Team the nursing process will be used in assessing the needs of patients/families, in a hospital and community setting, as they deal with pain and other symptoms related to a diagnosis of cancer, or are faced with the challenges associated with a disease that has reached the end-of-life phase.
In doing so the nurse will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of an identified plan of care.
The nurse will be involved in the identification and implementation of appropriate nursing interventions within that plan of care.In addition, the nurse will assist with the education of patients, families and nursing staff in the areas of pain and symptom management, psychosocial support and bereavement counselling and act as a liaison with and a resource to community care providers.
As an individual practitioner, the nurse is expected to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice.As a member of the DAP nursing provides care to patients in the Thoracic, Breast, Prostate, and Gynecological disease sites, as well as the Ontario Lung Screening Program.
As a Nurse Navigator in the DAP, the nurse will utilize the nursing process to provide safe, competent care to assigned patients.
The navigator's primary role will be to function as a consistent coordinator during the diagnostic phase of care.While working collaboratively within the interprofessional team, the Nurse Navigator will apply his/her knowledge of the health care system and the cancer system to successfully advocate for the patient/family.
The navigator will be accountable for facilitating the necessary next steps along the care trajectory.This position may require some travel and flexible working hours to meet patient care needs. The Nurse Navigator will be working in DAPs situated throughout Central East (Peterborough, Oshawa, and Scarborough).
The Nurse Navigator will be part of the DAP nursing team and will be expected to cover for other oncology Nurse Navigators as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
"Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred;
"Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
"Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
"Recent experience within the last 5 years in Oncology Nursing;
"Current B.C.L.S.;
"Recent experience in oncology nursing (i.e. on an acute oncology floor, or ambulatory oncology clinic within the past 3 years) is an asset;
"Significant recent experience in Palliative Care Nursing (i.e. on an inpatient palliative care unit, Ambulatory Clinic or Community Nursing within the past 3-5 years) is required;
"Post graduate certificate in Oncology or Palliative care is preferred;
"CNA certification in Oncology (CON(C) or Hospice Palliative Care (CHPCN(C) is an asset, or willing to complete same within 1 year of hire;
"Completion/In Progress of de Souza Institute Patient Navigation Course (mandatory);
"Completion of de Souza Institute Fundamentals in Oncology course or equivalent required;
"Evidence of advanced assessment skills and demonstrated clinical knowledge of cancer treatments and the psychosocial impact of disease;
"Ability to work and perform in stressful and emotionally intense situations, caring for vulnerable patients and their families;
"Experience assisting with interventional procedures, preferred;
"Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional care team;
"Proven ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate, implement and monitor the plan of care for each patient;
"Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team both institution and community based;
"Demonstrated telephone assessment and triage skills;
"High degree of professionalism and initiative, with the ability to function independently in a position with limited immediate supervision;
"Proven organizational, critical thinking and teaching skills;
"Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
"Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role;
"Membership in RNAO and CANO, an asset;
"Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
"Proven organizational, critical thinking and teaching skills;
"Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion Teamwork and Joy;
"Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and
"Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.
As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.
New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
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