Registered Nurse

Union :   ONA

Site :   Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department :  14A Inpatient Leukemia

Reports to :  Nurse Manager

Work Model : OnSite

Grade : PU4

Wage Range :   $39.07 56.00 per hour (start rate is nonnegotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours :  12 Hour Shifts

Shifts : Mon Fri Weekends / Evenings / Holidays

Status :  Permanent Full Time

Posted Date :   February 13 2025

Closing Date :  February 20 2025

Position Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary Team the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation / standards the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate collaborative and competent care while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. 14A Leukemia unit is a 16 bed nursing unit with skilled oncology nurses working in a team model approach caring for newly diagnosed Leukemia patients. The team members are able to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families during their length of stay which averages about 1 month. The team members are positive and passionate about achieving best patient care outcomes by advocating for safety. The unit has a dedicated Advance Practice Nurse Educators and Patient Care Coordinator shared within the Leukemia program to support nursing and the multidisciplinary team members. There are educational opportunities available for all staff to enhance their knowledge and skill.

Duties

• 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 crossfunctional and other responsibilities as assigned and / or requested.
• Performing head to toe assessments
• Administering blood products and intravenous meds via central venous access device
• Chemotherapy administration offered through DeSouza Institute

Additional Information :

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Fulltime

Key Skills

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