Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Palliative Care and Complex Continuing Care –

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children&rsquo;s programs.<br /><br /></strong>Requisition Number:&nbsp;<strong>JR100796</strong>

Markham, Ontario

Oak Valley Health

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children&rsquo;s programs.</strong> https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/

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Part time

$35.74 - $37.05

Overview: Land acknowledgement:<br /><br />Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.<br /><br />Who you are:<br /> <ul> <li>You encompass Oak Valley Health&rsquo;s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage</li> <li>You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard</li> <li>You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills</li> </ul> <strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp; August 13th, 2024<br /><br /><strong>Job Description</strong><br /><br />As a member of the interprofessional team, the Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Palliative Care and Complex Continuing Care, will work closely with the team in providing care to medically complex and palliative patient population.&nbsp;<br /><strong><br />Work Schedule:</strong><br /> <p>The successful candidate will work 12 hours shifts Days (0730 - 1930) and nights (1930 - 0730) including weekends and holidays.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The RPN will practice in an environment where our focus is patient/family centered care, customer satisfaction and ongoing professional development.</li> <li>The successful candidate will work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays on a full-time basis. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs of the department.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses</li> <li>Current BCLS certification</li> <li>Previous experience in a medical/surgical environment with evidence of well developed clinical and patient assessment skills</li> <li>Recent Palliative and Complex Continuing Care experience is required</li> <li>Palliative Care courses preferred</li> <li>Completion of the medication administration certificate or equivalent</li> <li>RPNAO membership is preferred</li> <li>Excellent physical assessment skills</li> <li>Proficient computer skills</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment</li> <li>Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently</li> <li>Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills</li> <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience</li> <li>Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required</li> </ul>