Registered Nurse - Inpatient Leukemia

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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Leukemia

University Health Network (UHN)

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital‑based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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. 15A Leukemia unit is a 17‑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 Educator 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.

• 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 lifelong 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.
• Performing head‑to‑toe assessments.
• Administering blood products and intravenous meds via central venous access device.
• Chemotherapy administration offered through DeSouza Institute.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within an interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• BScN degree preferred.

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.).

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for…