Registered Practical Nurse
Core
Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent patient-centred care for patients with advanced cancer and complex palliative needs in an acute palliative care unit.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Builds
Acute palliative care services for patients with advanced cancer
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, critical thinking, patient assessment, pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, interprofessional collaboration, electronic health records proficiency, BCLS certification
Preferred skills
Palliative care experience, oncology experience, acute care experience
Responsibilities
Apply nursing knowledge within RPN scope of practice, recognize changes in patient status and escalate concerns, perform reflective practice, participate in continuing education, meet physical requirements of the position
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, Full-Time
