RPN - New Patient Referral

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - New Patient Referral provides support to the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Reporting to the JCC Manager Flow and Operations, the RPN responsibilities include but are not limited to: receives all patient referrals for the JCC; evaluates and triages each referral to determine placement with the appropriate clinical team; schedules patient appointments; reviews, analyzes and documents referral information including cancer related health histories, demographic data, and clinical investigation reports. The RPN works collaboratively with the Registered Nurse Disease Site Team Coordinator and with the New Patient Registration Clerks.

Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse and eligible to practice as a RPN in Ontario.

Minimum 3 years nursing experience in a hospital/outpatient setting.

Recent (within 2 years) Oncology nursing experience.

Recent (within 2 years) patient assessment course or related experience demonstrating competent patient assessment skills and ability in health history taking.

Demonstrated skill and ability in management and triage of patient referrals.

Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team, including nursing collaboration with RNs and other members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced and at times complex environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrated ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work, and maintain accuracy and concentration in periods of high activity in response to patient and team needs.

Demonstrated computer proficiency and experience with MOSAIQ, Meditech (Registration; Order Entry; Community Wide Scheduling), MS Office.

Keyboarding of at least 45 wpm (subject to testing).

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.