Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Palliative Care and Complex Continuing Care – Part Time Temporary (until approx. Dec 2021)

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Who You Are

You are a strong, strategic leader with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills

You have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicality

You support the patient experience, your colleagues and cultural and spiritual beliefs of others

You encompass MSH’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

Who We Are

Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is one of Ontario’s leading community hospitals. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

What We Need

As a member of the interprofessional team, the Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Palliative Care and Complex Continuing Care, will work closely with the team in providing care to medically complex and palliative patient population. The RPN will practice in an environment where our focus is patient/family centered care, customer satisfaction and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays on a full-time basis. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs of the department.

Work Schedule

The successful candidate will work 12 hours shifts Days (0730 - 1930) and nights (1930 - 0730) including weekends and holidays. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs of the department.

What You Bring To MSH

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
• Current BCLS certification
• Previous experience in a medical/surgical environment with evidence of well developed clinical and patient assessment skills
• Recent experience in Palliative Care or Complex Continuing Care preferred
• Palliative Care courses preferred
• Completion of the medication administration certificate or equivalent
• RPNAO membership is preferred
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
  

Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation takes pride in creating an inclusive and diverse workforce which represents the community we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring you feel respected and welcomed whether you are a patient, caregiver, visitor, community member, volunteer or employee. Our commitment to create an ‘honoured to care’ culture is an expression of our humble and compassionate attitude.