Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Resource Team

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newmarket is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, responsible for providing care across various hospital settings. This role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and adherence to high healthcare standards, supported by a comprehensive orientation program.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in medical or surgical nursing unit (2 years preferred).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care within RN scope of practice.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Acts as charge nurse when assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

RN Certificate of Registration

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification (Preferred)

Job description

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and patient flow. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide excellent care to a diverse acute and subacute patient population in a fast-paced setting.

CRT RNs are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care for assigned patients in many inpatient areas of the hospital, including but not limited to, Emergency, Medicine, Maternal Child, Surgery, Cardiac, Mental Health, Restorative Care, off site clinical units and other units/specialties based upon skills, experience, education and competencies when required. All successful candidates are offered a comprehensive orientation, typically 12 weeks pending learning needs. For new graduates, we also offer opportunities through the Ministry’s Nursing Graduate Guarantee initiate.

Skills & Abilities

• Recent experience working in a medical or surgical nursing unit within the last two (2) years, an asset
• Demonstrates problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills abilities
• Demonstrates clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvements
• Organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Qualifications

• RN Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS Preferred
• CC1 or equivalent to be successfully completed within three (3) months of hire - in house course provided and supported financially, if required
• Safe Management Group Violence Prevention Training required or to be successfully completed within three (3) months of hire - in house course provided and supported financially, if required

Closing Statement

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care within the RN scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes
• Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team
• Practices collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide care for patients/clients with complex health issues
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness
• Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units
• Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care
• Takes a leadership role in the coordination of patient care in assigned area
• Assumes charge nurse role when assigned
• Effectively utilizes human and material resources
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate