Position ProfileAt Humber River Health Our Oncology team provides a full range of support to patients who are living with cancer, at all phases of their cancer experience - consultation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative and supportive care.
Right now we are looking for a
Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Oncology Medicine
Unit. Emplooyee Status: Fulll Time
Location: Hennick Humber Hospital formerly Wilson SiteReporting Relationship: Manager, 13 West Oncology Medicine Unit
Hourly Rate $38.893 - $39.458 per/hour
Hours of work: Evenings, rotating weekdays and weekends.
Union Group: NOWU
Position Responsibilities:- Registered Practical Nursing duties as outlined by the College of Ontario Nurses.
Qualifications:- Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
- Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current DeSouza Oncology Foundations, preferred
- Current oncology experience, preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
- Experience with patient health teaching.
- Demonstrated adherence to the hospital's code of conduct.
- Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, Pain Management, etc.
- Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement
- Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience, preferred.
- Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.