RPN Oncology Hematology Medicine

Position: RPN 6M Oncology Hematology Medicine
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Responsibilities

Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice

Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient

Providing autonomous nursing care with patients considered stable and with predictable outcomes

Collaborating with other members of the patients' care team

Coordinating and communicating patient care activities to optimize the patients' experience and care outcomes

Collaborating and consulting with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team in the care of patients with increasing instability and unpredictability, and, when necessary, safely transferring care to the Registered Nurse

Patient Care

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs

Engages patients and families to assess the level of involvement of the patient/family in their care and integrates into care planning

Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter‑professional activities

Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence‑based interventions

Organizes nursing care based on patient care needs and priorities

Continuously gathers and analyzes clinical and other relevant data to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed

Anticipates and recognizes rapidly changing situations; and a patients' transition from stable to unstable, establishes priorities; and takes immediate appropriate action to collaborate and consult with the Registered Nurse

Provides health education using effective teaching strategies that takes into account the patient/family's learning needs, readiness, and motivation to learn

Collaborates with appropriate team members on patient care needs

Processes orders and seeks verification of orders from prescribers

Documents observations, assessments and care provision in a timely manner to facilitate a current and accurate record of the patients' status and enable effective inter‑professional communication

Contributes to discharge and transition planning and other planning activities to facilitate care continuity and coordination; advocates for care needs to be met in most appropriate setting

Collaboration & Coordination

Organizes patient care activities while working collaboratively with patients, families and the inter‑professional team to achieve agreed‑upon outcomes and optimize resource utilization for individual patients

Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter‑professional relationships within and across the hospital units/programs (and externally where appropriate for his/her patient population)

Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition from one shift or setting/unit of care to another; ensures appropriate transfer of accountability from one care provider to another

Participates in hospital committees and other groups to represent the RPN perspective and serve as a bridge to the unit/program and patient needs

Leadership & Professional Development

Is accountable for his/her actions and decisions and practices in accordance with professional, legal and accreditation standards and evidence‑based practice

Aligns behavior with Unity Health Toronto's vision, mission and values and code of conduct; promotes nursing as a knowledge‑based profession; and, supports the advancement of professional practice plans and initiatives

Engages in self‑reflection, performance review and ongoing learning

Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co‑workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals

Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes

Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

Participates in or supports research projects

Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Diploma Program

Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BLS/CPR certificate…