Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care Procedure Areas – Regular Part-time 2024

Job title:

Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care Procedure Areas – Regular Part-time 2024

Company

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Job description

Summary of DutiesThe Registered Nurse will coordinate, and support patients referred to the Sunnybrook LDAP during their early cancer journey. This is a very important role, with the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on patient care.Responsibilities include triaging referrals, completing telephone assessments, identifying potential complications and booking necessary diagnostic/staging tests. The RN will be responsible for following up on these tests and making sure patients have follow-up appointments and referrals booked. The RN will work closely with physicians to monitor the progress and wait times for each patient. The RN may participate in multidisciplinary case conference rounds as well as attend any courses or conferences applicable.The RN will have face-to-face contact with patients in clinic, assisting with patient intake, medication assessments, vital signs, supporting MDs with procedures, and providing counseling/education around the lung cancer diagnostic process and various diagnostic procedures.The RN will be the main contact for LDAP patients, answering questions about test bookings and communicating new concerns or cancer symptoms to the LDAP physician so these can be managed in a timely manner, avoiding ED visits.The RN will work together with administrative staff to maintain an LDAP patient database and track quality metrics, book tests, arrange referrals, bronchoscopy bookings and ensure the clinic has adequate procedural supplies.Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing preferred
• Experience in nursing required; minimum of five (5) years related practical experience
• Experience in ambulatory care, critical care, emergency nursing preferred
• Patient Navigation Certification or willing to obtain within a year of hire preferred
• Experience assisting MDs with procedures preferred
• Capacity to act as a member of the interprofessional team
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
• Experience with virtual care and project management considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in electronic medical record use preferred
• Experience in following medical directives preferred

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:32:58 GMT

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