Registered Nurse – Combined Surgical Unit

Job title: Registered Nurse – Combined Surgical Unit

Job description: REGISTERED NURSE

Job Posting #: 927101

Union: ONA

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Combined Surgical Unit

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Hours: Variable hours; Days/Nights/Weekends

Wage range: $37.93 – $54.37 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreements)

Status: Permanent Part Time

Posted Date: December 7th, 2023

Closing Date: December 14th, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first” encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing in the world.

Position Summary

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Microsurgical experience preferred
• Excellent attendance record
• Second language an asset
• Computer literacy an asset
• Two (2) years surgical experience in general surgery, urology, hand/plastics, microsurgical and/or ophthalmology preferred
• IV certification, blood sampling, pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy, CBGM, PCA, epidural experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and decision making skills
• Experience working in a team environment

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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