At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred care in a dynamic maternal and newborn unit.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare team dedicated to quality patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of mothers and newborns every day.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered practical nurse with strong teamwork and critical-thinking skills.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
Responsible for providing person centred care in the acute care setting as assigned within the RPN scope of practice. The RPN works independently and interdependently as part of the interprofessional health care team to provide excellent culture-sensitive nursing care to patients with varying health needs in a rapidly changing practice environment. The RPN works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) in a consultative relationship to provide elements of care to patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Care processes which include identifying the needs of patients and families
- Completing assessments, planning and continuously reassessing care
- Implementing evidence based interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes and the patient experience
- Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing professional development and reflective practice
Qualifications/Skills:
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse
- Current Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR
- RPN diploma preferred
- Acute care nursing experience preferred
- Successful completion of the Sunnybrook Advanced Assessment Course for RPN’s at Humber within the last 2 years preferred
- Successful completion of pre-interview knowledge assessment tool.
- Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care
- Demonstrated critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills in a fast-paced, high turnover environment
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional practice and support of a quality practice setting environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe, high quality, ethical care
- Demonstrated ability to identify when care needs of patient and family have changed and require a broader scope of knowledge, skill and judgment
- Demonstrated ability to plan and provide patient education to support discharge planning
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments within the RPN scope of practice collaboratively with RNs and other members of the inter-professional team
Registered Practical Nurse – Maternal & Newborn Unit in Toronto employer: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the healthcare sector. As a fully affiliated institution with the University of Toronto, it offers unique opportunities for leadership in pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages education, research, and impactful patient care, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in pharmacy.
Contact Details:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Recruitment Team
