Registered Nurse (Medicine Health Services - Respirology)

Michael Garron Hospital; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, particularly in respirology, oncology, and hematology. As a Registered Nurse, you will utilize your advanced clinical skills and leadership abilities to ensure comprehensive care and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in mechanical ventilation and IV therapy will be essential in managing complex patient needs. Join a forward-thinking hospital where your contributions will enhance patient safety and care quality, and where ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years of ventilation/respiratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for effective patient outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical Ventilation

Oncology Nursing

Hematology Nursing

IV Therapy

Respiratory Care

Leadership Skills

Patient Teaching

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Registered Nurse Certificate

BScN

BCLS Certification

Tools

Central Venous Access Devices

Isolation Precautions

Job description

OVERVIEW

Registered Nurses (RNs) are accountable to the professional standards of nursing practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario. H7 Respirology RNs possess a defined body of advanced research-based knowledge, specialized clinical skills, procedural skills, and professional collaboration directed at comprehensive, effective patient and family-centered care. H7 RNs integrate leadership competencies within the coordinated care team. RNs play a pivotal role in care and discharge planning, coordination, collaboration, and delivery of high-level functioning of the health care team. RNs apply their clinical knowledge and leadership skills to collect and interpret information, make appropriate clinical nursing decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions.

EDUCATION

1. Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. BScN preferred.
3. BCLS required.
4. 2 years of ventilation/respiratory experience required.
5. 2 years oncology/hematology preferred.
6. Recent education related to hematology, oncology, and respiratory care preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Maintains competence relevant to current practices.
2. 2 years’ experience caring for patients requiring mechanical ventilation required.
3. 2 years’ experience in Oncology/Hematology nursing preferred.
4. 2 years’ experience with General Internal Medicine patients required.
5. 2-3 years of recent continuous experience and demonstrated competence in IV therapy including challenging IV insertions.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide care for patients with respiratory disease requiring interventions, for example, tracheostomy care, suctioning, chest auscultation.
7. Demonstrated ability to practice using isolation precautions.
8. Strong leadership skills and experience taking the lead in multidisciplinary teams.
9. Demonstrated ability to implement a plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
10. Demonstrated expertise, competence, and recent experience in management of central venous access devices (for example, PICC, Hickman, and Port-a-Cath) preferred.
11. Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements.
12. Demonstrated understanding of accountability-based practice.
13. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
14. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet the needs of the unit.
15. Experience with patient teaching programs (individual and group).
16. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
17. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
18. Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations as they arise.
19. Demonstrates appropriate use of the Core Service Standards.
20. Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through continuing education programs and self-directed learning opportunities.
21. Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
22. Demonstrated computer literacy.
23. Other duties as assigned.

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.