Job Description

REPOSTING

Position: Registered Nurse - Investing in Our People (IIOP) - Critical Care Certificate Program (Michener Institute)

Departments/Program:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care

Posting ID: 2024-36035

Role Level: Clinical Patient Services (CSP04.2) - $37.93 - $54.37/ per hour

Status: Full Time

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts \xe2\x80\x93 Days/Nights/Weekends

Posted: January 6, 2024

Internal Deadline: January 20, 2024

As part of Trillium Health Partners (THP) 10 year strategic plan, we continue to maintain our commitment to build and strengthen an environment for people to not only realize their professional potential but also continue to contribute to our hospital mission - A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community.

Trillium Health Partners is once again looking to Invest in Our People (IIOP) by expanding our expertise in the area of Critical Care. We are offering qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) the opportunity to take the Critical Care Certificate Program by paying for their tuition and supporting their time while they attend the program.

This program is designed for RNs with a desire to learn and advance their skills. We are devoted to ensuring the best learning experiences and developing future members of our critical care team. On completion of the IIOP program, participants will have foundational, theoretical and practical critical care knowledge and experiences for a successful start as a novice critical care RN. This program requires a significant commitment from both THP and the RN.

To meet this goal, THP is collaborating with Michener Institute to provide the critical care nurse certification course (11 weeks). Michener is a leading academic institution in Ontario. It is known for its small class sizes, faculty who are experienced health care professionals, and flexible supportive learning formats.

Unit(s) Overview:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care

The ICU at The Credit Valley Hospital Site is a 24-bed, Level 3, medical/surgical critical care unit staffed by an interprofessional team supporting a wide patient population within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the community in which we live and serve. Our distinctive ICU offers first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.

Program Overview:

• Online and in person learning

• Virtual classes and asynchronous online learning through Michener Institute
• Hands on clinical practicum (part of Michener critical care course requirements)
• Small group simulation based learning and skills building
• Supportive learning environments

• Clinical placement facilitated by experienced critical care nurses
• Dedicated critical care nurse educator and program leadership to ensure learner success
• Mentorship opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Critical Care Certificate Program, individuals will work in a permanent full time capacity in Critical Care. It is important to note that a commitment of 2 years (post course completion) to THP and the role will be required of all successful hires through this program.

Key Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BCLS required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Current Coronary Care Level 1 and 2 Certificate preferred for ICU and required for Cardiac units
• Recent experience and exposure in Intensive Care nursing preferred
• Minimum 2 years acute med/surg experience preferred
• Advanced physical assessment skills
• Ability to think critically and effectively in order to prioritize needs in emergency situations
• Highly effective decision making, problem solving and organizational skills combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong leadership & assessment skills
• History of ongoing professional development and be a self-directed learner
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Experienced in patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care
• Positive attendance and work record essential

Interested in learning more about this amazing learning opportunity?

Please join us for a Virtual Information Session (optional)

When: Monday January 8, 2024

Time: 2:00pm (30 minutes in length)

How: Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Meeting ID: 215 476 769 411
Passcode: PBgkmU

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Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners\xe2\x80\x99 (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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