Original job description
Union: ONA New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Thoracic and Respirology Unit Reports to: Nurse Manager Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements) Hours: 15 Hours per Week Shifts: 12 Hour, Days and Nights Status: Permanent Part-Time As a member 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.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.Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within an interdisciplinary patient care team Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent computer skills BScN degree preferred Previous Thoracic Surgery/Respirology experience required Knowledge of or experience in maintenance and removal of Chest Tubes and knowledge of Thopaz System requiredWhy 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 https://hoopp.com/) 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. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent nursing care in accordance with professional standards, legislation, ethical requirements, and UHN's nursing practice model. Maintain and improve practice through continuing education, reflective evaluation, and other assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification are required, along with previous thoracic surgery or respirology experience and knowledge of chest tube care and the Thopaz System. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, communication, decision-making, organizational, time-management, and computer skills; a BScN is preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Thoracic Surgery
- Respirology
- Chest Tube Maintenance And Removal
- Thopaz System
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Reflective Practice
- Continuing Education
Benefits
- Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan
- Transit Access
- UHN Shuttle Service
- Flexible Work Environment
- Development Opportunities
- Promotion Opportunities
- Corporate Discounts
- On-Site Gyms
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College Of Nurses Of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BScN
- Thoracic Surgery
- Respirology
- Chest Tubes
- Thopaz System
- Nursing Science
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Patient Care
- Professional Practice Standards
- Ethical Practice
- Continuing Education
- Reflective Practice
- Patient Care
- 12-Hour Shifts
- Permanent Part-Time
