Department: 4B Medicine, Inpatient Medicine Program
Role Level: CUPE 09 ($35.807 -$38.161)
Status: Temporary Full Time (x1) x18 months
Site: Mississauga Hospital Site
Shift: 12-hour shifts (Day/Night shift rotation, including weekends)
Date Posted: April 15th, 2025
Internal Deadline: April 22nd, 2025
*The location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operational needs
Job Description:
The Inpatient Medicine & ICU Program at THP consists of a total of more than 350 beds across the CVH & MH and is staffed by large interprofessional teams who support the care of complex medicine patients within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. Our in-patient units offer first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.
Reporting to a Clinical Manager, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing excellent patient centered care in a dynamic environment where he/she will be given the opportunity to deliver care with compassion, excellence and courage.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (e.g. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO.
Able to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO
Acute care medical/surgical experience required
Current Basic Life Support certification
If working in an area with telemetry, successful candidates responsible for obtaining formal certification within six months of hire
Medication Administration Certificate and experience with administration of medication within the last year required
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and the ability to care for acute patients with the following care needs: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above and below the drip chamber, patient controlled analgesia, Enteral feeds, TPN, transfusion of blood products, central venous access devices, blood glucose monitoring, naso-gastric tubes, wound management skills, skin care, foot care, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values
Computer skills including typing, sending and receiving email and working with Microsoft applications such as Word
Consistent attendance and positive work record
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical assessment course
Experience working with acute care medicine patient populations, including respirology, nephrology, cardiology patients requiring telemetry monitoring and geriatric patients
Experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills
Demonstrates patient and family-centred care values
Evidence of on-going professional development
Experience and knowledge with Meditech and/or Sunrise Clinical Manager clinical application systems
Job Responsibilities:
Provision of nursing care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education
Teaching and coaching to patients and families
Commitment to a healthy, safe and respectful workplace
Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policies and procedures; professional regulatory standards; and best practices within the nursing profession
Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development (including annual training/education as indicated)
Temporary Full Time Registered Practical Nurse -M 4B Medicine