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One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best‑in‑class health care delivery and challenging hands‑on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands‑on skills development, cross‑department training and promotional opportunities.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient‑inspired health care without boundaries. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job Description
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in hemodialysis. As part of the inter‑professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirement set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Accountabilities
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Professional, patient‑centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well‑being
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Practicing according to infection control and prevention measures
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient’s health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Qualifications
Minimum two years of hemodialysis experience within the last five years required
Nephrology certificate required or enrolled and will successfully complete Nephrology certificate within 18 months of hire
Completion of vascular access modules from the Ontario Renal Network required
Must pass nephrology quiz by obtaining 80% to move onto interview phase
Knowledge of the Nephrology Nursing Standard and Practice Recommendation and Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists as they relate to hemodialysis including all procedure pertaining to patient preparation, treatment and monitoring during and after procedure required
Core Competencies
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
BCLS required
Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision making skills required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family‑centred care
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated excellent customer service, organization and critical‑thinking skills required
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated…
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