Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit - Regular Full-Time 2026-19031

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. The RN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to assess, intervene, educate and advocate for critically ill patients and their families.

Adhering to Patient-Focused Care and the Ontario Nursing Standards, the role emphasizes excellence in care delivery. The position requires current Ontario nursing registration, BCLS, and ideally ACLS with a critical care focus; bachelor's

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certificate.
• Current ACLS certificate preferred.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• CNCC(C) an asset.
• Two-to-three (2-3) years clinical experience in specialty area preferred.
• Critical Care Certificate essential in lieu of related critical care experience.
• Successful completion of the CrCU critical care entrance quiz.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to critical care specialties.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives such as completion of the Patient-Focused Care Course and participation in nursing council, unit committees and quality improvement projects.
• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution.
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care approaches and principles

Responsibilities

• Assess, intervene, educate and advocate for this critically ill patient population.
• Collaborate with the health care team, patient, and family to deliver patient-focused care.
• Practice within the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

BCLS certificate

ACLS certificate

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

CNCC(C) an asset

CrCU critical care entrance quiz

Commitment to continuing education

Job description

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Unit works in collaboration with the entire health care team, the patient and family. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy of this critically ill patient population. The RN supports the concepts and principles of Patient-Focused Care and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook as she/he practices within the Hospital, and the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

• Current BCLS certificate

• Current ACLS certificate preferred

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred

• CNCC(C) an asset

• Two-to-three (2-3) years clinical experience in specialty area preferred

• Critical Care Certificate essential in lieu of related critical care experience

• Successful completion of the CrCU critical care entrance quiz

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to critical care specialties

• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives such as completion of the Patient-Focused Care Course and participation in nursing council, unit committees and quality improvement projects

• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution

• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care

• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner

• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team

• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care approaches and principles