RPN - New Patient Referral

Juravinski Cancer Centre Clinics (JCC Clinics) provides services to facilitate the consultation and planning of specialized care, treatment and follow up of patients with cancer. JCC Clinics supports outpatient care within seven large clinics, across all disease sites and treatment modalities, serving around 400 patients daily. The unit includes our Specialized Oncology Nurses, our Clinic Clerks, Lobby and Laboratory Reception Clerks, our Clinic Health Care Aides, our New Patient Referral Clerks and our Patient Registration Clerks. There is also interaction with physicians, Interprofessional health professionals, Customer Support Services and with other Juravinski Hospital staff through treatment and laboratory services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. 

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. 

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. 

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment 

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\: 

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement 
 

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – New Patient Referral provides support to the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Reporting to the JCC Manager Flow and Operations, the RPN will work within the referral office, and receive patient referrals for the JCC; evaluates and triages each referral to determine placement with the appropriate clinical team; schedules patient appointments; reviews, analyzes and documents referral information including cancer related health histories, demographic data, and clinical investigation reports.  The RPN responsibilities include but are not limited to\: working in the clinical area with newly diagnosed oncology patients.  This role will provide psychosocial support to the patients and families as they start their illness trajectory.  The RPN in the clinics will be completing a physical assessment of patients inclusive of interventions such as dressing changes, assisting with biopsies and other hands-on activities as required such as injections and drain care.  In addition, this role will also work within the outpatient oncology clinics supporting the interprofessional team within the scope of the RPN (i.e. Health history, assessments, best possible medication history, care coordination and psychosocial support to patients and families). The RPN works collaboratively with the interprofessional teams inclusive of Registered Nurses, Specialized Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Disease Site Team Coordinators, physicians, allied health and with the New Patient Registration Clerks.

Monday to Friday; days

 Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse and eligible to practice as a RPN in Ontario.

• Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience in a hospital/outpatient setting.

• Current BCLS certification with ongoing-re-certification mandatory

• Recent (within 2 years) Oncology nursing experience (outpatient surgical setting preferred)

• Membership with Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology considered an asset

• Current certificates – Physical Assessment and Health History Taking (or equivalent) Recent (within 2 years) patient assessment course or related experience demonstrating competent patient assessment skills and ability in health history taking.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identification and care planning. Demonstrated skill and ability in management and triage of patient referrals.

• Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team, including nursing collaboration with RNs and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced and at times complex environment.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrated ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work, and maintain accuracy and concentration in periods of high activity in response to patient and team needs.

• Demonstrates ongoing personal professional education and development

• Completion of an entry level approved foundational course specializing in oncology, or willingness to enroll within first 30 days.

• Demonstrates computer proficiency and experience with EPIC (registration and scheduling), Clinical Connect, MS Office and Teletracking.

• Keyboarding of at least 45 wpm (subject to testing