Registered Nurse - D5 Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18801

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide primary care across neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastics and trauma units, with opportunities to work with higher acuity patients (Level 1).

The RN will perform assessments, interventions, collaborate with an interprofessional team, provide education, and advocate for patients and families in a person-centred care framework.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the CNO.
• Current B.C.L.S. (BCLS) certification.
• B.Sc.N. preferred or enrolled in program.
• Experience in pre-op and post-op care and patient/family teaching.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and health professionals.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Commitment to person-centred care approaches and principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care across neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastics and trauma units.
• Perform assessments and interventions as part of interprofessional teams.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patient-centred care.

Skills

CNO registration

BCLS certification

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Patient and family teaching

Care planning

Adaptability

Person-centred care

Education

B.Sc.N. preferred

Job description

Summary of Duties

Responsible for the primary care for neurosurgery, orthopaedic, plastics, and trauma patients, with an opportunity to work with patients with higher acuity care needs (Level 1). The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, interprofessional team collaboration, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the philosophy of Person-Centred Care concepts and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Registration with CNO

• Current B.C.L.S.

• B.Sc.N. preferred

• Surgical experience with skills in Pre-Op and Post-Op care and Patient/Family teaching

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and health care professionals

• Excellent assessment skills

• Ability to work effectively as a team member

• Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care approaches and principles