Job Description

Job Number:

J0623-0817

Department:

Acute Ambulatory Care Unit

Job Type:

Regular Part Time

Number of Positions:

1

Closing Date:

July 7, 2023

Salary:

$31.31 - $31.80/Hour

Employee Group:

SEIU Service (RPN)

Hours of Work:

8 and 12 hours shifts

Women\'s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you\'re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women\'s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice.
• Receives patients into unit; obtains and documents nursing assessment, vital signs, health and social histories as applicable.
• Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
• Records patient health care information in a precise, concise and organized manner.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met.
• Provides teaching materials and evaluates and reinforces education to staff, patients and patient\'s relatives.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Currently registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS/CPR Certificate
• Demonstrated clinical competence with general medicine nursing skills
• Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic setting/ambulatory care environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, as well as independently.
• Excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Experience working with diverse population groups
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centered care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to engage and educate patients and families
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women\'s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Closing Statement

Women\'s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women\'s College Hospital