Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit - Regular Full-Time 2026-19307

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, ON is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. The RN reports to the Patient Care Manager and collaborates with the health care team, patient, and family to provide assessment, intervention, education, and advocacy for critically ill patients.

The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, BCLS, ACLS (preferred), and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or equivalent).

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 years with emphasis on critical care.
• Demonstrated commitment to Patient‑Focused Care initiatives and participation in nursing governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for critically ill patients in the ICU as part of the health care team.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patient needs.
• Support the Sunnybrook Mission and Values and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Education

Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Current BCLS certificate

ACLS certificate

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

CNCC(C) an asset

Two-to-three (2-3) years clinical experience in critical care

Critical Care Certificate essential in lieu of related critical care experience

CrCU critical care entrance quiz

Commitment to continuing education in the past 2 years (critical care)

Patient‑Focused Care course engagement and nursing council participation

Interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills

Organization skills; priority setting; problem solving; decision making

Facilitating teamwork; conflict resolution; ability to handle stress

Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary team

Person centred care approaches and principles

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