Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto) is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Intensive Care Unit. This temporary full-time role involves significant patient care responsibilities and requires advanced clinical skills. The position offers an opportunity for professional development, critical care experience, and teamwork within a highly regarded facility.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current CNO certificate.
• 1-2 years of recent Adult Medical/Surgical experience required.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with bedside procedures and administer medications.
• Interact with patients and families as a member of the healthcare team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Level 3 Critical Care Nursing Certificate

Job description

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This is a temporary full-time assignment up to approximately twenty (20) months.

Are you a Registered Nurse seeking to advance your career in critical care and make a significant difference in people’s lives? Join our team at Mount Sinai Hospital's recently renovated Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where you will make a profound impact on patient outcomes in a state-of-the-art environment.

With opportunities for continued education, certifications, mentorship, and career advancement, this role offers candidates a chance to develop specialized expertise, enhance their critical thinking skills, and build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.

Is this you?

You are more than just a health care provider – you are a pillar of support for patients facing life-threatening conditions. As a natural problem solver you can navigate challenging situations with empathy and compassion. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at adapting to changing situations, and manage your time effectively.

As a crucial member of an interdisciplinary team, your collaborative abilities shine through when interacting with physicians and allied health professionals. You are known for your exceptional organizational skills, effective planning, and clear communication.

You demonstrate your strong critical thinking abilities when assessing complex situations, prioritizing tasks, and finding optimal solutions for your patients. Your commitment to staying updated through research ensures you provide evidence-based care and deliver the best possible outcomes.

About The ICU

Consisting of 36 beds, our ICU is a level 3 unit that also cares for level 2 patients, serving a diverse patient population including obstetrical, oncology, medicine, and surgical patients. This unit uses a pod-based design to facilitate efficient care delivery and teamwork, alongside advanced technology for patient care and monitoring. The facility is designed with large windows for natural light, and there is a negative pressure pod and six isolation rooms to control infections. Practical amenities are also provided, including a lounge, kitchenette, shower, and quiet rooms for families and caregivers. In support of ongoing education, there is an education room equipped with a simulation mannequin.

In This Role You Will

• Monitor patients vital signs, hemodynamics, and respond to emergencies
• Assist with bedside procedures, administrating medications, managing pain, and patients who are sedated and ventilated
• Administer high acuity medications to stabilize acute patients
• Interact with physicians, allied health, patients, and families
• 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
• Completion of Level 3 Critical Care Nursing Certificate from an accredited academic institution
• 1-2 years of recent Adult Medical/Surgical experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate (must complete within 6 months of hire)
  
  

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program.
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven ability to function independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Skilled at multi-tasking with excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Sound knowledge base and demonstrated skill in:
• Advanced assessment and documentation
• Chest tube management
• Arrhythmia interpretations
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation
• Dialysis
• Set-up and assistance in bedside procedures e.g. central line insertions, intubations, etc.
• Monitoring and transporting critically ill patients for inter-facility transfers
  

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

Seniority level

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Employment type

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