Registered Practical Nurse (Permanent Part Time) -HIS Infusion Clinic

Trillium Health Partners • Oakville, ON

11h • CA$37 - CA$39 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. Insight Health Solutions, fully part of THP, is a provider of private pay and third-party funded services including assessment, rehabilitation and disability management services. Insight Health Solutions has grown significantly over 25 years to be a leading provider of hospital-based third-party clinical services across Ontario. One of their latest projects is the launch of Infusion Clinic – a first for Insight Health Solutions!

Requirements

• Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
• Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Current BCLS
• Demonstrated experience with intravenous therapy, including IV initiation, medication administration, and patient monitoring, minimum 3 years experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with: venipuncture, IV therapy, routine infection prevention and control practices, and recognition of adverse reactions
• Demonstrates technical ability
• Previous experience in patient education programs
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and teamwork
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infusion therapies (e.g., iron infusions, biologics, or other IV medications) is considered an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients receiving infusion therapies in an outpatient clinic setting (e.g., IV medications such as iron infusions)
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor effectiveness of individualized plans of care
• Responsible and accountable for decisions and actions in the provision and management of Nursing care for patients in a culture of “care partnership model”
• Responsible for the provision of nursing care, teaching and coaching to clients and their families
• Responsible and accountable for the provision of nursing care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice and THP Best Practice Protocols
• Perform patient assessments, monitor patients pre-, during, and post-infusion, and identify/respond to adverse reactions or complications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree