Registered Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network 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

Registered Practical Nurse

Job Posting #: 929101

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week; days/evenings/weekends/stats

Salary: $ $33.85 per hour

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Posted Date: February 29, 2024

Closing Date: March 14, 2024

The RPN is responsible for initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments of hemodialysis patients. As a member of the inter-professional team providing person-centred care, the RPN will complete patient assessments, health teaching & family counselling, documentation, set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines and respond to rapid changes in the patient's hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/ Interprofessional team. The RPN will play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.

Qualifications
  • Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program required.
  • Current certificate of registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification required.
  • Completion of a medication course for RPNs required
  • Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized Nephrology Nursing Certificate Program (Successful applicants who had not previously completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year and complete within three years)
  • Health Assessment / Physical Assessment course an asset
  • Minimum 5 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience required
  • Minimum of 3 years of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Experience with medication administration (by multiple routes) required
  • Practicum experience (ranging from 62.5 to 485 hours) required.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent patient assessment skills
  • Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
  • Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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, 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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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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