Registered Nurse, General Medicine

Sinai Health System; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health care setting seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for its General Medicine Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated hospital where you will provide exceptional care to patients with complex needs. You will engage in advanced medical procedures and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, all while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth. If you are adaptable, empathetic, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and enhance your nursing skills in a dynamic and rewarding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Current CNO registration and BCLS certification are mandatory.
• Graduate of a CNO-approved nursing program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care and accurate documentation.
• Administer medications and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor learners and advocate for safe discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Teamwork

Electronic health record system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Registered Nurse, General Medicine - (12483)

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Organizational Department: Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Urgent & Critical Care, General Medicine (12 South)

Employee Group: ONA

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement: Hours (subject to change)

Extended tours and rotating shifts

This is a temporary full-time assignment up to approximately eighteen (18) months.

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to thrive in a renowned and innovative health care setting? At Mount Sinai Hospital's 12 South General Medicine Unit, you'll have the opportunity to significantly impact patient care through interdisciplinary teamwork, advanced medical procedures, and a commitment to nursing excellence.

As Canada’s only Magnet-designated hospital, we prioritize innovation and professional growth, providing you with the autonomy and support needed to excel in your nursing practice. In this role, you will be caring for patients with complex needs and engaging in advanced procedures such as administering high-alert medications and managing central and vascular access devices.

Is this you?

You are adaptable and eager to take on the challenges of a fast-paced, acute care setting. You thrive in environments where patient conditions can change rapidly, and your ability to re-prioritize and respond effectively is essential. Your curiosity drives you to continuously learn and improve your practice, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Empathetic by nature, you provide exceptional support to patients and their families. Understanding their perspectives is crucial, ensuring that care is both person and family-centered. Your reflective approach means you constantly evaluate your practice, seek opportunities for improvement, and take responsibility for the quality of care you deliver.

About the 12 South General Medicine Unit

We are a 28-bed general medicine unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our patients range from individuals diagnosed with simple pneumonia to those with complex acute and chronic illnesses. This diverse patient population offers opportunities to acquire specialized knowledge in respiratory medicine, oncology and palliative care, pain management, geriatrics, and wound and skin care. Affiliated with various academic institutions, including the University of Toronto, our unit is committed to continuous learning and professional development, making it an ideal environment for nurses to grow and excel.

In this role you will:

• Apply the nursing process in the provision of holistic patient and family-centered care
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, and evaluations
• Anticipate, recognize, and address rapidly changing situations.
• Provide health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the CNO standards and Sinai Health's policy and procedures
• Administer medications and provide any necessary care (including, but not limited to wound care, IVs, monitoring drains, getting patients ready for procedures)
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, etc.
• Apply a broad range of nursing skills and procedures including (but not exclusive to) CADD pumps, chest tubes, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, managing a Code Blues, and chemotherapy
• Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers, and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Advocate and contribute to safe discharge and transition planning
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate
• Previous clinical experience working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development evidenced by membership in professional organizations, CNA certification, etc.
• Previous experience or involvement in process improvement initiatives

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently under stressful conditions and within a team
• Highly adaptable to change and innovation with demonstrated change management experience preferred
• Ability to work with electronic health record system

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within general medicine nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date: 12/2/2024

Posting Deadline: 1/1/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail].