Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Temporary Full-Time - 2026-17533 (2026-17533)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide primary care for trauma patients, performing assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in collaboration with the health care team.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver Person-Centred care, support rapid decision-making in a fast-paced environment, and participate in ongoing professional development aligned with Sunnybrook's Mission and

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification and/or Basic Arrhythmia Course.
• Two years Emergency experience required or equivalent combination.
• TNCC and ENPC preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment.
• Commitment to continuing education within the past two years.
• Commitment to Person Centre Care principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for Emergency/Trauma patients through assessment, intervention and advocacy.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Support Sunnybrook's Person-Centred Care philosophy in daily practice.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Decision making

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Patient advocacy

Client education

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

TNCC

ENPC

Job description

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department works in collaboration with the entire health care team, the patient and family. Responsible for primary care of Emergency/Trauma patients, the main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Person-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook. The RN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications / Skills

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Current B.C.L.S.
• Current A.C.L.S. Certification and/or Basic Arrythmia Course
• Two (2) years recent Emergency experience required or combination of Emergency Department certificate with practicum experience or critical care certificate with critical care experience
• TNCC and ENPC preferredCPI training is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Emergency
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, such as 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 teamwork; 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 Centre Care approach and principles