Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18983

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide primary care for Emergency/Trauma patients. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients and families, working in collaboration with the health care team and honoring the Patient Care philosophy.

The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, ACLS/BLS, and strong communication skills to manage a high-stress environment and participate in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current B.C.L.S.
• Current ACLS Certification and/or Basic Arrhythmia 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 preferred
• CPI 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 team work; conflict resolution
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centre Care approach and principles

Responsibilities

• Assess, intervene, educate and advocate for Emergency/Trauma patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team, patient and family.
• Support person-centered care philosophy and Sunnybrook values.
• Work closely with other team members to deliver care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education commitment

Conflict resolution

Education

Ontario nursing registration

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

B.C.L.S.

ACLS certification

Basic Arrhythmia Course

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 preferred
• CPI 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 team work; conflict resolution
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centre Care approach and principles