Job Description

Hello there!


I'm Tracy Chamberlin, the Clinical Manager at St. Joseph's Health Centre Emergency Department (ED). I'm excited to invite you to join our dynamic team as we build a strong foundation for exceptional patient care.


St. Joseph's Health Centre is one of the largest community ED hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area, nestled in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood near Lake Ontario and High Park. Our facility is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to our community, and we are proud to be a Catholic teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.


Our ED is expanding, and I'm thrilled to announce the opening of our new geriatric zone, alongside our specialized pediatric zone. This unique environment allows us to deliver a wide range of nursing care tailored to different age groups and conditions, enhancing our ability to serve both older adults and kids.


As an ED nurse myself, I understand the challenges and rewards of emergency nursing. I believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, and I'm committed to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive.


"In the healthcare symphony, every role plays a crucial note," and I'm looking for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission of excellence in patient care.


If you're interested in joining our exceptional team or want to learn more, please reach out to me at Tracy.chamberlin@unityhealth.to


I look forward to the possibility of working together to make a difference in our community.


In this role, the RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares their knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances their practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SJHC's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:


Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice; Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient; Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and, Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.




The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:


Patient Care


Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies Documents observations, assessments and care provision Contributes to discharge and transition planning Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration & Coordination


Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership


Aligns behavior with St. Joseph's Health Centre's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct Supports the advancement of professional practice Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research


Participates in or supports research projects Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Minimum of 2 years of recent medical-surgical experience required, emergency experience is preferred Current BLS certification required Completion of Coronary Care 1 or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of employment is required Completion of ACLS or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of employment is required Completion of PALS or willingness to complete within the first 12 months of employment is required Completion of STOP Harm training (or equivalent training by in-house provider) within 6 months Completion of the Emergency Nurse certificate within the first month of employment (provided in-house). Ability to work collaboratively with other professions/disciplines in a team environment and advocate effectively Excellent communication skills particularly with vulnerable populations Demonstrated conflict management skills Proven planning, priority setting, time management, organization and coordination skills Excellent attendance record

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.