Registered Practical Nurse - Medicine A

Posting Period

Open:         April 18, 2024

Deadline:    May 1, 2024

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Department Name

This is a unique opportunity to work in Acute Medicine, Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE), Sub-Acute Medicine (SAMU), and Palliative Care.

The Medicine A program at Victoria Hospital offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to provide quality, holistic care to patients and their families across the life continuum. 

Acute Medicine is designed to treat and deliver care to a diverse adult patient population. There are a total of 24 beds, divided into two units of twelve beds each.

ACE provides care to an elderly acute population consisting of patients who are over 65 years of age. These patients may experience the presence of geriatric syndromes and acute illnesses. There are a total of 24 beds, divided into two units of twelve beds each.

SAMU utilizes a Hospitalist model of care to provide care to medically stable patients with multiple comorbidities. There are a total of 12 beds.

The Palliative Care Unit focuses on providing compassionate, comfort-focused care to patients and their families, during the end-of-life journey. Our team is committed to pain and symptom management, as well as guiding families through this challenging time. There are a total of 10 beds.

Regular Full-Time & Part-Time

Rate of Pay:                $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proof of current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C) for which you can provide proof upon request
• Successful completion of a Pharmacology course
• Completion of Palliative Care Fundamentals preferred
• Recent acute care nursing experience
• Previous experience in geriatric and palliative care nursing preferred
• Ability to practice to full competency required
• Completion of CAPCE (Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education) preferred
• Completion Of GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approaches) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cerner or an electronic health record preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in a collaborative interdisciplinary team setting
• Demonstrated ability to function autonomously and to adapt to changing situations and varying workload
• Demonstrated commitment to the achievement of goals and objectives in patient care
• Demonsrated proven problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated commitment to life long learning and professional development
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:  
 

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  
• For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

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