Registered Nurse – PPT – TGH

Job title: Registered Nurse – PPT – TGH

Job description: Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Posting#: 925217

Union: ONA – TG

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging

Reports to: Operations Lead

Hours: Variable throughout a weekly basis

Wage range: $37.93 – $54.37 per hour. Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements.

Status: Permanent Part Time

Shifts: Varying shifts/start times and on-call as needed

Posted Date: October 12, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

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 ground breaking 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 the world.

Position Summary

As a member of UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while 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 life long 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 as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum of two (2) years recent critical care nursing experience, and/or experience working in critical assessment and resuscitation situations
• Completion and certification of a recognized Acute Care certificate required.
• Previous Interventional Radiology experience preferred
• Completion and certification in Bedside PICC insertions preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care certificate preferred
• Completion of a recognized Emergency Nursing certificate preferred
• Venipuncture and I.V. insertion skills required
• Meets MRI safety guidelines and is able to work in an MRI environment
• Excellent interpersonal and decision making, organizational and time management skills
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams
• Demonstrated evidence of on going education in nursing
• Must be able to work wearing lead apron/vest all day
• Must be able to respond to on-call notifications (arrive at the hospital) within 1 hour maximum
• Previous Interventional Radiology experience preferred
• Completion and certification in Bedside PICC insertions preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care certificate preferred
• Completion of a recognized Emergency Nursing certificate preferred

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.

Nice To Have Skills

• PICC line insertion certification

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