Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) \xe2\x80\x93 2 POSITIONS

Job Posting #: 928910

Union: ONA - TW

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Emergency

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: Anticipated up to 22.5 hours per week

Wage range: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Shifts: 12 hour shifts - Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Posted Date: Feb 22, 2024

Closing Date: Feb 29, 2024

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The 31-bed Emergency Department at TWH is a highly acute and challenging setting for nursing practice. Recently renovated, the ER has designated areas for fastrack, subacute and acute care to accommodate up to 32 patients. Due to the diverse nature of patients seen, nurses use a wide variety of clinical skills including critical thinking. Direct links with other EMS personnel as well as hospital and community services promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork.

As a team-member of the Emergency Department, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing and/or CNA Oncology Certification preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years nursing experience in an Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Oncology nursing experience required
• Current B.C.L.S. certification required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred
• Emergency and Critical Care Nursing experience preferred
• Completion of CORN1 course preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S) certification preferred
• Excellent IV and venipuncture skills required with working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters (PICCs, Ports and tunneled lines)
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating care
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
• Evidence of good psycho-social and patient / family teaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership / in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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