Job Description

The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice. The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and Unity Health\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision, values and policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The RN optimizes the patient\xe2\x80\x99s experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one\xe2\x80\x99s decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient\xe2\x80\x99s care team; and,
• Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:

Patient Care:

• Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
• Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
• Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
• Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
• Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
• Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Documents observations, assessments and care provision
• Contributes to discharge and transition planning
• Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration & Coordination

• Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
• Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
• Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
• Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership

• Aligns behavior with Unity Health\xe2\x80\x99s vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
• Supports the advancement of professional practice
• Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
• Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
• Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
• Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

• Participates in or supports research projects
• Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS Certificate required.
• Successful completion of de Souza Foundation in Oncology Nursing Practice (FONP) or CNA Oncology certification and the de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB) within 12 months of hire. Candidates who already possess the FONP/CNA certification and/or the PSCB will be given preference in the hiring process.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of palliative care as it applies to the patient, the family and the multidisciplinary team required.
• Recent acute inpatient palliative/oncology nurse experience preferred. Palliative care courses an asset.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a strong team player.
• Demonstrated patient-focused care and patient teaching skills.
• Satisfactory attendance record.

\xe2\x80\x9cAs a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\'s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.\xe2\x80\x9d

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