22 Oct
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Hamilton Health Sciences
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Ontario
22 Oct
Hamilton Health Sciences
Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will provide high-quality patient care within the pediatric diabetes and endocrine clinic, according to the professional standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team using a client centered approach. The RPN is responsible for assessing care needs, implementing the health care plan and providing education and follow-up to patients and caregivers. The RPN will work closely with interdisciplinary team members within the pediatric diabetes and endocrine clinic case management, participating in patient education initiatives, understanding and supporting clinic related research projects, and performs other duties as assigned.
Monday to Friday Days ; rotational on-call (evenings and weekends as needed
· Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
· Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
· Recent experience (within the last three years) providing care to children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
· Demonstrated knowledge of diabetes management, including insulin therapy, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, insulin pump therapy, diabetes-related sick day management, and management of hypo- and hyperglycemia
· Experience with current diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems, and continuous glucose monitoring devices
· Knowledge of endocrine conditions and their impact on diabetes management
· Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation, or eligibility and demonstrated progress toward obtaining CDE certification within one year of hire
· Demonstrated ability to assess pediatric patients and families, identify learning needs, contribute to care planning, and provide age-appropriate education and follow-up
· Demonstrated knowledge and application of family-centred care principles in the management of children and youth with chronic health conditions
· Demonstrated experience providing education to patients and families in both individual and group settings
· Experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic team, coordinating clinical care, patient flow,
referrals, follow-up appointments, and communication among interprofessional team members
· Experience providing culturally safe and developmentally appropriate care to children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds
· Demonstrated ability to recognize changes in patient status and appropriately escalate concerns within scope of practice
· Excellent communication, teamwork, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records and other clinical information systems
· Demonstrated commitment to ongoing career development and evidence-informed practice
· Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, based on operational requirements
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.
If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview,
the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.
Hamilton Health
Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
McMaster Children’s Hospital, located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinical specializations. Within the Pediatric Medicine and Surgery Clinics at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works within the multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, intervention and follow-up for children and adolescents requiring specialized care.
📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Pediatric Diabetes-Endocrine (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario