Job Description

Position: Registered Practical Nurse \xe2\x80\x93 0A Oncology [CUPE]

Dept: 0A Oncology
Posting ID: 2023-31182

Role Level: CUPE (CUPE 09) - $29.130 to $31.175

Status: Full Time (2)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Shift: 12 hours | 0730-1930 , 1930-0730

Posted: November 8th, 2022

Internal Deadline: November 15th, 2022



Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Qualifications:

THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants.

• Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
• Oncology Nursing \xe2\x80\x93 Registered Practical Nurse (Post-Graduate) preferred
• A physical assessment course required
• Current BCLS required
• de Souza Foundations in Oncology course to be commenced within 6 \xe2\x80\x93 12 months of hire
• Minimum of 2 years acute care medical/surgical experience required
• Recent experience with inpatient medicine, oncology and palliative patient care preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, central venous access devices (CVAD), blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values
• Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and interprofessional teamwork
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships
• Evidence of on-going professional development preferred
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

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Trillium Health Partners\xe2\x80\x99 (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Trillium Health Partners