Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapy, Princess Margaret Hospital

Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapy, Princess Margaret Hospital

Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapy, Princess Margaret Hospital - Toronto, Ontario


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ONA JOB POSTING #670791

Position: Registered Nurse - 1 Position
Site: Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Systemic Therapy
Hours: Various 7.5 or 10 Hour Shifts/Week - Monday to Friday and Weekends
Status: Casual
"We are a caring, creative and accountable academic Hospital, transforming Healthcare for Our Patients, Our Community and the World"
University Health Network (UHN) represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and teaching. Each of our facilities (Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital) makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts.


As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: 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.
Qualifications:
* Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
* Completed Chemotherapy course
* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification
* Oncology experience preferred
* Oncology nurse certification preferred
* Excellent IV skills
* Working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters, Port-a-cath and PICC lines
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
* Evidence of good physical assessment, psycho-social, 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 strong organizational and decision making skills
* Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
* Willingness to work in a variety of Health Care centres, the unit provides support to patients at Mount Sinai, TGH, TWH, and PMH
* Satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's Attendance Management Program
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however for Non-UHN employees, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
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