Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Unit, PTT(J1026-0418)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

North York General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Telemetry Unit on a part-time temporary basis. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, uphold high standards of nursing practice, and participate in teaching and quality improvement activities within a dynamic hospital setting in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing and active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Telemetry experience and acute care background preferred.
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate full scope of nursing practice per provincial standards; adapt to unit needs.
• Engage in ongoing learning, teaching, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain proficient use of computers and patient information systems.
• Lead/charge role when assigned and apply strong organization and prioritization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Demonstrate clinical competence in surgical nursing skills
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
• Think critically, set priorities and organise work in response to client/patient needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties
• Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritisation, time-management and teaching skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
• Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Completion of Physical Assessment course
• Must be enrolled in Coronary Care level 1 within 3 months of hire and successfully completed within 6 months of hire
• Coronary Care Level II must be successfully completed within 1 year of hire
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of Acute Care experience preferred
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH

means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Temporary position (12-18 months contract), with 8 & 12 hours shifts. Days and Nights including Weekends in the Telemetry Unit.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca #INDO

Closing Statement

At North York General, 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, including those with disabilities. North York General 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.