Registered Nurse

2 months ago


Newmarket, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time
We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team.

The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and patient flow. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide excellent care to a diverse acute medical patient population in a fast-paced setting.

The Registered Nurse, Outpatient Cancer Clinics and Systemic Therapy Suite practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with oncologists and the inter-professional health care team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivorship. The Registered Nurse, Outpatient Cancer Clinics & Systemic Therapy Suite will plan, coordinate and assess all aspects of care of the cancer client and family, following the standards set out by the: Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) Standards of Care, Roles of Oncology

Primary Responsibilities

•Provides patient and family focused care within the RN scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario
•Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
•Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation.
•Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
•Practices collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
•Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team.
•Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed.
•Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
•Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
•Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units.
•Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
•Takes a leadership role in the coordination of patient care in assigned area
•Assumes charge nurse role when assigned
•Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students
•Effectively utilizes human and material resources
•Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways
•Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
•Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate
•Demonstrates the ability to perform initial and ongoing health assessments, either in person or virtual assessments, that identify factors that will impact the patient’s cancer experience,
•Demonstrates the ability to formulate a plan of care with the patient, family and inter-professional care team to address issues identified during assessments, implement and evaluate the outcomes of best evidence based care,
•Demonstrates the application of evidence informed knowledge, skill and judgement in the management of cancer treatment modalities including: administration, symptom management, safe handling, adverse events as a consequence of disease and or treatment
•Demonstrates understanding of and utilizes principles of monitoring of patient during blood and blood product transfusion and other supportive care treatments,
•Demonstrates ability to recognize and critically analyses situations for potential ethical and legal issues and apply ethical frameworks to support patients and families’ decision making.

Qualifications

•Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
•BScN preferred
•Certification in chemotherapy administration from a recognized institution (de Souza Institute/ Oncology Nurses Society [ONS]) within the first 6 months of hire, demonstration of annual recertification.
•Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) certification preferred
•CON (C) in oncology preferred
•Active member of Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology(CANO) preferred
•Minimum of 1 year recent (within the last five years) and relevant oncology/palliative nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
•Knowledge of the philosophy and concepts of Oncology and Palliative Nursing practice required
•Minimum of one (1) year of experience with the initiation of IV therapy and central venous access devices required
•Knowledge/Skill/Judgement to access central venous access devices required, or willing to obtain within first 3 months of hire.
•Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a primary nurse in an ambulatory clinic environment preferred
•Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with telephone triage nursing principles and practices preferred
•Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines and budget in accordance to Southlake Regional Health Centre standards.
•Excellent physical assessment skills
•Demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
•Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
•Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an interprofessional team member in a fast paced demanding environment
•Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvements
•Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
•Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
•Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
•Demonstrated problem assessment skills
•Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
•Demonstrated individual leadership skills
•Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
•Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
•Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
•Always with compassion
•Power of many
•Serve with purpose
•Every voice matters


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