Job Number: JR103646
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - 9E Medicine (CEN)
Job Category: Nurse
Hospital Location: Centenary Site
Job Type: Permanent, Part time
Number of Positions: 1
Union: CUPE
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $34.966 - $38.161
Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at
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Job Description:
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of 8 East / 9 East Medicine, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. You will be providing care to a diverse population of patients including acute medical and post-acute complex continuing care patients with varying illnesses and co-morbidities. Please note this position is required to work shift work, weekends and holidays. This position also requires staff to work on the surge unit, 8E, including working with a high-acuity respiratory unit (HRU) which is an extension of ICU, population. Staff are trained to work with this population.

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level.
• Health Assessment course from a recognized institution or equivalent course.
• Current medical/surgical or coronary care nursing experience (1 year).
• Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Strong work ethic and commitment is required
• Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
• Highly punctual
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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