Job Description

Job Title:

Nurse (RN/RPN) - Cycle Monitoring

Reports To:

Nurse Manager / Cycle Monitoring Team Leader

Job Purpose:

To provide reproductive health care nursing to individuals undergoing fertility treatment. To promote safe exemplary patient care in all aspects of fertility investigation and management based on collaboration with an integrated multidisciplinary team. To promote health and decrease risk factors that may contribute to infertility. To provide care in accordance to each patient's cultural and spiritual needs. This unique role complements the provision of patient education and emotional support.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Quality of care:

Provides accurate and relevant health education using evidence-based practice Keeps up to date of professional and technological development relevant to fertility and reproductive endocrinology Delivers high quality patient care as per CNO standards and nursing practice competencies Demonstrates skills and knowledge in clinical practice pertaining to fertility, treatment scheduling, consultation, health education, and health promotion Provides patients with clear and concise information prior to commencement of their treatment plan Coordinates IVF and non-IVF stimulation cycles Provides medication teaching and safely administers medications within the nursing scope of practice Provides patients with advice and support, as necessary, throughout their treatment Provides emotional support in a culturally sensitive and unbiased manner Schedules IVF and non-IVF procedures, utilizing eIVF Interprets blood and ultrasound results and facilitates patient understanding of their progress Translates complex medical information to help patients make informed decisions with regards to their treatment options Ensure the rights, confidentiality, and privacy of the patient are protected at all times Ensure patient's safety and wellbeing at all times Active role in monitoring and improving patient safety as it applies to my duties and responsibilities Performs duties and responsibilities according to relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines related to ART and third-party reproduction, including but not limited to Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHR Act), Health Canada Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations, Public Health Ontario, CFAS, and ASRM

Communication:

Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a respectful and honourable manner Uses effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to facilitate understanding within and between departments in order to provide optimal patient care Communicates and liaise with medical staff from satellite units for cycle coordination and booking procedures Communicates professionally utilizing phone and email correspondence with patients and their families, provides accurate medical instructions, and responds in a timely fashion to patients' questions and concerns Exercises tact and compassion in dealing with patients and relatives in accordance with patient's cultural and spiritual needs Documents concisely and legibly, as per CNO's Documentation standard

Personal and professional development:

Participate in training as required by CReATe Fertility Centre (WHIMS, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency response and disaster planning, and safety) Maintains competency through education and research Takes an active role in department policies, processes, and procedures by monitoring and maintaining standards of care in conjunction with other team members Takes responsibility for own personal and professional growth as per CNO's QA.

General nursing responsibilities:

Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide optimum patient care Practises evidence-based nursing, applying accepted and validated research Practises in accordance with the code of ethics and standards as set by CNO, CFAS, and CReATe Fertility Centre Exercises time management, prioritizing, and critical thinking with patient and non-patient responsibilities Ensures that the correct control, storage, and administration of medications is undertaken in accordance with CReATe Fertility Centre's policies Ensures accurate and safe reconciliation of medications at the end of each medication IVF and non-IVF stimulation cycle Maintains the quality systems that pertain to the processes performed in the Cycle Monitoring Department Attends and participate in departmental and organizational staff meetings Adheres to the terms and conditions of employment as stated in the Employee Handbook Reviews public health reports and other blood results, and communicates results to Knowledge and understanding of Health Canada regulations.

RN:

Performs controlled acts: Intrauterine Insemination (optional training) Reviews public health reports and other blood results, and communicates results to patients

Expectations (RN & RPN):

The RN/RPN maintains competency through education and research The RN/RPN practices in accordance with the code of ethics of the CNO, CNA, and CFAS The RN/RPN must be willing to expend the role as the clinic adds additional treatment for patient care, under a supervised, safe, and competent manner Willingness to maintain competency by attending courses and seminars, as recommended by the Cycle Monitoring Team Leader and Clinic Manager.

Qualifications

RPN

RPN - college diploma Current CNO registration in good standing Current RPNAO registration Current CPR-level HCP, BCLS Preferred - experience in fertility, gynecology, obstetrics, adult education Preferred - advanced counselling and adult education skills Preferred - member of CFAS, CFAS-NSIG.

RN

RN - BSc. N degree Current CNO registration in good standing Current RNAO registration Current CPR-level HCP, BCLS, and ACLS (optional) Preferred - experience in fertility, gynaecology, obstetrics, adult education Preferred - advanced counselling and adult education skills Preferred - member of CFAS, CFAS-NSIG.

Working Conditions

Full time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility for working weekends and holidays The clinic is open 52 weeks per year, including weekends and holidays Vacation planning is done in advance to ensure clinic coverage

Physical Requirements

No physical restraints that would limit ability to fulfill the job description

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M5G 1N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Registered Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse - License (required)
Work Location: In person