Unit Summary
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Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology-oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people.
The site has a rich history, originally treating soldiers in World War I. More than 100 years later, it is the headquarter for one of the country’s most advanced academic and research-intensive cancer centres and is set to grow by adding a new patient care tower and advanced diagnostics. Its people are the foundation of its excellence with a welcoming and supportive culture.
Put it all together and the Juravinski is the place to grow your career.
Operating within the Seniors, Emergency, and Community Medicine Program, the CTU Medicine Unit (E3) is a clinical teaching unit (CTU) that cares for patients with serious medical conditions. The interdisciplinary care team supports a primarily geriatric patient population with multi-system chronic illnesses.
As a valued member of the CTU Medicine Unit (E3), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides clinical support and direct care according to the scope and standards set out in the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Guideline. The RPN will provide high quality nursing care to patients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse on the unit. The RPN is responsible for assessing care needs, implementing the health care plan and reporting any changes in a patient’s status.
ScheduleWork Hours
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
QualificationsCurrent Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, Medication administration, transcribing orders
Documented completion of a recognized IV course that includes IV medication administration, venipuncture and blood and blood product administration
Recent experience in acute Medical and or Surgical/Orthopedic nursing
Demonstrated experience in working with an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to function in an environment which is fast-paced, with unpredictable patient outcomes
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team
Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by…
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