Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Endoscopy unit. This role involves delivering specialized care in a state-of-the-art environment, supporting patients through various endoscopic procedures, and requires a commitment to professional development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• 1 year recent experience in surgical procedural activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are monitored and prepared for endoscopic procedures.
• Support procedures and address patient care needs pre/intra/post procedure.
• Provide patient and family-centered education.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

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Mount Sinai Hospital’s Endoscopy unit has transformed, creating an exceptional environment for specialized care. With a newly constructed department that includes expanded procedure rooms and state-of-the-art reprocessing technology, we provide an outstanding platform for nurses to excel in delivering advanced endoscopic care. This position offers robust support through comprehensive staffing, flexible start times, and ongoing training—ideal for enhancing your nursing trajectory within a high-demand specialty.

Is this you?

• You are meticulous and have an eye for detail, essential in the precise and complex environment of endoscopy. This role will fully engage these skills as you manage the reprocessing of sophisticated endoscopic equipment, enhancing your expertise in protocols that are crucial for patient safety and procedural success.
• You are highly adaptable, an invaluable trait in the dynamic setting of an endoscopy unit. Here, you will frequently apply your flexibility to meet diverse procedural and patient needs, fostering a versatile skill set that enhances your capacity to handle any clinical challenge.
• You thrive under pressure, a trait that will serve you well in the high-stakes environment of endoscopy. Your ability to remain calm and effective during complex advanced procedures will be key to delivering exceptional patient care and will help you develop resilience and a strong professional demeanor.
• Whether you're beginning your nursing career or seeking to advance it, endoscopy provides a robust platform to develop specialized skills in a cutting-edge medical environment. Early career nurses will gain valuable procedural skills in a high-tech workspace, while experienced nurses can deepen their expertise and influence patient care. Our tailored onboarding process supports all levels of experience, ensuring you develop the necessary skills to excel in this vital specialty.

About The Endoscopy Team

The Endoscopy unit at Mount Sinai Hospital is at the forefront of gastrointestinal and respiratory care, performing over 9,000 endoscopic procedures each year in our state-of-the-art unit. Our skilled team conducts a diverse array of procedures to screen, diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions including but not limited to colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, capsule endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Our unit is dedicated to utilizing the latest in medical technology to enhance patient outcomes and advance the field of endoscopy.

In This Role You Will

• Ensure patients are monitored and prepared for their endoscopic procedures
• Support procedures, including cases that are non-sedated, patients who receive moderate sedation, and patients who require support from anesthesia
• Address patient care needs pre/intra/post procedure, post procedure complications, and effectively assess patients in recovery, procedure and discharge
• Provide care for patient post procedure, optimizing patients for either discharge home or transfer to inpatient units
• Provide patient and family-centered education
• Work collaboratively with the physician and anesthesia team for the best patient outcomes

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Current certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Bachelor’s degree in nursing program or equivalent education combined with experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• 1 year recent experience assisting with surgical procedural based activities in an ambulatory environment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing CGN(C) or equivalent CNA certification
• Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses (CSGNA) membership

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to professional practice and personal development
• Commitment to shared leadership and team-based decision making
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to patient/family-centered care
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your nursing career within endoscopy, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.