Job Description

Unity Health Toronto comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. We invite you to join our dedicated team in continuing to put patients and families at the heart of everything we do--by applying for the role of Registered Nurse MI CT/Angio.


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 his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her 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 SMHs mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patients experience and care outcomes by:

Being accountable for ones decisions and professional practice;

Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;

Collaborating with other members of the patients 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 SMHs 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


DUTIES

Assists radiologist, fellow, resident or staff with medical imaging procedures; vascular and/or non-vascular, interventional/ angiograpghy, minor special procedures, biopsies, drainages, ect. Provides nursing support and/ or patient management in all Medical Imaging modalities, including Angiography, CT, General Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and MRI Performs aseptic and sterile techniques Assists Anesthetist as required Responsible for maintenance/ provision of emergency equipment and supplies as required e.g. arrest carts Responsible for supervision and maintenance of IV's, administration of drugs, sedation or pain management as prescribed by radiologist, fellow or resident Staff will be required to work a variety of 7.5 hour day shifts Monday to Friday. This job requires the RN to participate in an on-call rotation Mon to Fri after normal business hours and from Friday after normal business hours to Monday at 9:00 hours. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have Current General Class (Practising) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario BLS Certification required Must have clinical competence in Emergency, Coronary Care, O.R., or Critical Care areas Successful completion of a Critical Care course or related course from a recognized institution required Experience with sterile techniques an asset Experience in Radiology department is an asset Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team environment Excellent communication skills Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills

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.