Registered Nurse (Nursing Resource Team)

Michael Garron Hospital; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Nursing Resource Team. This role is crucial in delivering patient-centered care and requires a blend of clinical expertise and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to various clinical settings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care, implementing effective nursing interventions, and participating in quality initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current CNO registration and recent medical-surgical experience.
• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Coordinated Care Team and ensure effective patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and implement care plans.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Care for Respiratory Disease

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse Certificate

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CNA Certification

Physical Assessment Course

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurses possess a defined body of advanced knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills, and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. In serving as the leader of the Coordinated Care Team, Registered Nurses have a pivotal role in care planning, coordination, and delivery, ensuring high-level functioning of the health care team. RNs apply both their clinical knowledge and leadership skills to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. Their care is characterized by up-to-date, ethical, and resource-efficient clinical practice as well as effective communication in partnership with patients, families, and clinical teams.

The Registered Nurse in the Nursing Resource Team must have a wide range of nursing skills related to general medical-surgical nursing. The RN must have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. To serve the wide organizational needs, the RN must be willing to cross-train to specialty areas as required. This position will work in clinical areas across Michael Garron Hospital, including off-site clinical settings as required.

Education

1. Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the CNO.
2. Maintains competence relative to current practice.
3. Recent experience and evidence of recent related continuing education in medical-surgical nursing an asset.
4. Training or education in Critical Care an asset.
5. Current BLS required.
6. ACLS an asset.
7. CNA certification an asset.

Qualifications

1. Must be prepared to work in all Health Services within the organization, including off-site clinical settings.
2. 2 years of recent medical/surgical experience in the last 3 years.
3. Experience or interest in Critical Care an asset.
4. The Hospital, based on operational needs, may provide education for the certificate in Critical Care to applicants who demonstrate competence in the remaining skills and qualifications below.
5. Strong leadership skills and experience taking the lead in multidisciplinary teams.
6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated ability to implement the plan of care, including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
8. Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements.
9. Demonstrated understanding of accountability-based practice.
10. Demonstrated ability to provide care for patients with respiratory disease and interventions, i.e., tracheostomy, suctioning, chest auscultation, arterial blood gas interpretation.
11. Previous experience with the following patient populations - geriatric, medical, oncology, neurology, diabetic would be an asset.
12. Knowledge of chest tube care and care of thoracic surgery patients would be an asset.
13. Successful completion of a physical assessment course an asset.
14. Knowledge of TPN/Central line management an asset.
15. Must be certified in the following: IV/Blood Procurement, Patient Controlled Analgesia patient care, TPN/Central and PICC line management, Ostomy Management/Teaching, Wound care management (complex).
16. Computer skills and demonstrates motivation to pursue educational goals.
17. Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital.
18. Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
19. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
20. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
21. Good work and attendance record required.
22. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
23. 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.
24. 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.