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Registered Nurse - 15A Leukemia, Inpatient Unit (Full-Time) - Toronto, OntarioREGISTERED NURSE (RE-POST)Job Posting #: 923685Union: ONASite: Princess Margaret Cancer CentreDepartment: 15A Inpatient LeukemiaReports to: Nurse ManagerHours: 20 shifts in 6 weeksWage range: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirments)Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)Shifts: Days/NightsRe-Posted Date: September 12th 2023Closing Date: Until FilledThe University Health Network, wherequot;above all else the needs of patients come first quot;,encompassesToronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto RehabilitationInstituteand the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and themagnitudeof its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care,researchand education. With a long tradition ofground breakingfirsts and a purpose ofquot;Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning quot;,the University Health Network (UHN), Canada #39;s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Position SummaryThe Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here. (https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/PurposePerformance/Pages/purposevalues_principles.aspx)As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.Duties- Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN- Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure- Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession- Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care- Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requestedQualifications- Completion of a university, college, or other approved nursing program required- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario- Chemotherapy administration certification- Experience in the care of the client with oncologic disorders required- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with interdisciplinaryamp; direct care team- Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model- Ability to function entirely independently- Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills- Evidence of strong physical assessment and the ability to predict changes in patient status- Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care- Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning- Recent hematology/oncology/bone marrow transplant experience- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredWhy join UHNIn addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.- Competitive offer packages- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service- A flexible work environment- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendancein accordance withUHN #39;s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical groundpursuant tothe Ontario Human Rights Code.UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility,diversityand equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements knownin advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.