Registered Nurse - EF4 Surgical Oncology

Registered Nurse - EF4 Surgical Oncology

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology-oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people.

Located at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, unit E/F4 is an active inpatient facility providing integrated clinical, research and education services for adults with surgical needs and/or digestive disease disorders. The unit is comprised of diverse services including surgical oncology, surgical, medical and palliative care. The goals of services to our patients are cure, control or palliation. There are three observational care beds and remote telemetry available if required. Patients are often admitted for management of complex issues such as surgical emergencies and symptom control.

Unit Summary

E/F4 takes a patient & family-centered, evidence based approach to care and is known for integrating interventions to reduce the incidence of hospital harm indicators such as Sepsis, Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections, Surgical Site Infections, and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections.

Registered Nurses (RNs) working in this unit help coordinate, evaluate, and advance patient care to allow for healthy populations. This fast-paced unit provides an environment with high acuity to enhance clinical knowledge and skill. Our nurses are highly skilled, frequently support learners and students, and are acknowledged as experts in wound care, pain management, and surgical care. There are many opportunities for professional growth and career advancements within this program.

The RN collaborates with surgeons, physicians, and physician assistants to implement and evaluate patient care. They are frequently caring for higher acuity patients with complex medical needs in a large multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate critical decision-making and patient advocacy.

Schedule Work Hours

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

1. Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
2. Minimum one (1) year experience in an adult surgical setting
3. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
4. Familiarity with the unique challenges of an acute care setting
5. Knowledgeable in acute pain management strategies, enteral and parenteral nutrition, complex wound care, stoma management and vascular access skills
6. Competency in assessing and prioritizing clinical demands
7. Exhibits organizational skills required to function in high acuity environments
8. Displays exceptional communication and respect within an inter-professional team setting
9. Evidence of ongoing professional development
10. Proficient in electronic documentation and technology

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at ******** , Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.