Registered Nurse (Surgery - InPatient Surgery)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in delivering patient-centered care, leading the Coordinated Care Team, and ensuring high-quality clinical practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to continuous education, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Join a supportive environment that values patient safety and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent surgical nursing experience required.
• Strong leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Coordinated Care Team in patient-centered care planning.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the healthcare team.

Skills

Surgical Nursing Experience

Leadership Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Care Management

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Certificate

BLS Certification

Critical Care Course Components

Tools

IV/Blood Procurement Certification

Patient Controlled Analgesia Certification

Complex Wound Care Management Certification

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 healthcare team. RNs apply both their clinical knowledge and leadership skills to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing decisions, and carry out therapeutic interventions. Their care is characterized by up-to-date, ethical, resource-efficient clinical practice, effective communication, and partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

Education

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent BLS certification required.
• Completion of components of the critical care course such as Introduction to ICU, Advanced Health Assessment, and Cardiology 1 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of recent surgical nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• Completion of the Coordinated Care Team training.
• Certification in IV/Blood Procurement, Patient Controlled Analgesia (peripheral and epidural), TPN/Central Line Management, Ostomy Management/Teaching, and Complex Wound Care Management.
• Specialty knowledge in care and management of surgical sub-specialties including GI, nephrology, gynecology, plastics, orthopaedics, ENT, and thoracic surgery.
• Willingness to work across all areas of the Surgery Health Service.
• Motivation to pursue educational goals.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Capability to implement care plans independently and interdependently.
• Participation in unit quality initiatives, including workload data collection.
• Understanding of accountability-based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Adherence to legislated practices under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• Commitment to maintaining a culture of patient and staff safety and protecting psychological health and safety.