Registered Nurse

University Health Network

Job title:

Registered Nurse

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: ONA
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: BMT / Allogeneic Transplant 14B/C
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: PU4
Salary: $39.07 – 56.00 (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 9, 2024Position SummaryThe Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment center in Canada. .Our team on the Hans Messner Allogeneic Blood & Marrow Transplant Units (14B and 14C) provide care to patients who require a stem cell transplant from a related, haploidentical or unrelated donor. The Messner Allogenic Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) program, established in 1976, is one of the largest stem cell transplant facilities in North America and ranks amongst the top in the world. The Messner Allogenic Blood & Marrow Transplant service has international recognition for some of the longest surviving patients and for being the first to perform allogenic stem cell transplants as well as transplants with unrelated donors in Canada.As a member of the UHN and the Nursing and Interdisciplinary Teams, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.Duties

  • Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN;
  • Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure;
  • Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession;
  • Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care;
  • Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
  • The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

Qualifications

  • Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program required
  • Chemotherapy certification and experience in the care of the client with oncologic disorders required
  • Blood and marrow transplant experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members
  • Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
  • Ability to function independently
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Evidence of excellent physical assessment skills with the ability to detect changes in patient status
  • Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
  • Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision making skills
  • Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
  • Oncology certification and BMT certification preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:09:43 GMT

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