Registered Nurse - Osteoporosis

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity

Type: Replacement

Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To

• RN will play a role in supporting individuals in the treatment and management of their Osteoporosis and/or Osteoarthritis through ongoing assessment, teaching and counseling
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care from a chronic disease lens especially patients with a MSK condition, in compliance with the scope of practice
• Ensures relevant test results have been received and reviewed
• Has a knowledge base and exposure to patients who require care and education with respect to receiving biologics and other advanced therapies such intravenous bisphosphonates and anabolic therapies
• Will co-ordinate care for patients scheduled to receive biologics, intravenous bisphosphonates infusions or anabolic therapies
• Access and assess status on patient’s critical reports such as pathology, and other important lab results
• Assists with administering Vitamin D protocols and other treatment protocols
• Ensure that patients have completed necessary pre- and post-treatment labwork as outlined in treatment protocols. This includes pre-biologic investigations and vaccinations and paperwork to access biologics.
• Teach patients on self-administration of injections related to therapy.
• Liaise with treating physicians to ensure a timely and smooth transition to biologic therapies
• Receives patients, obtains and documents nursing assessment, as applicable
• identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient with a chronic disease
• Provides care, resources and information in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Assist physician with joint aspiration ensure aseptic technique is used in set up of equipment and specimen collection.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
• Liaises with the community to facilitate the continuity of patient care
• Delegates and assigns clinical tasks to the appropriate provider as necessary
• Acts as a mentor, coach, clinical resource, consultant, and facilitates all activities to promote excellence of care
  
  

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting with medical inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience in the field of Osteoporosis/Osteoarthritis is an asset
• Additional experience in an outpatient clinic setting is an asset
• BCLS certification required
• Excellent physical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Strong communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
  
  

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
  
  

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.