Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Unit (2024)

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 shn.ca

Job Description:

Position Overview:
Reporting to Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered environment. You will be part of a busy 24 bed acute Medicine/Oncology unit with 18 beds allocated for patients who have chosen a palliative approach to care. Our team focuses on providing specialist pain and symptom management, empathetic, dignified patient/family centered palliative and end-of-life care and high-quality acute nursing care. You will be able to participate in continuous education opportunities and workshops to help further your education. You will be able to bring your passion Oncology nursing to the department while advocating for patients and caregivers alongside RN’s and RPN’s.

What You’ll Love About SHN:

• New to Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing? Your orientation will be customized and will be followed by a meeting with your educator to ensure all of your learning goals are met.
• Ongoing Skill Advancement: In-house courses and workshops to advance skills like wound care and ACLS certifications.
• Benefits Coverage: Full-Time Permanent includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage and a defined pension plan through HOOPP. Part Time will receive allowance in lieu.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Confidential counselling program that is specialized to provide service to SHN staff and their families.
• Employee Referral Program: A bonus up to $2000 for referring individuals who get hired into specific Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent positions.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Supports professional growth internally.
• Staff Wellness Program: Best practice wellness programs to support your physical, psychological, spiritual, social health and well-being.
• Wellness Activities: On-unit wellness rounding activities (such as stretching and exercise breaks) and Well-Being Wednesdays - virtual sessions to empower and inspire your well-being while at work and at home.
• Best Practice Spotlight Organization: We pride ourselves in leading the way in best practices.
• Our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• Current BCLS
• 2 years of experience in Acute Medical Nursing or recent related clinical placement experience
• Recent Palliative Care experience (within the last 3 years) or recent related clinical placement experience
• Demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management
• Experience with management of central venous catheters and venous access devices or willingness to learn
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced environment
• 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 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
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of successful completion of palliative care coursework: Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, CAPCE, DeSouza Palliative Care courses
• Ability to speak another language

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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