Registered Nurse (RN), Paediatrics and NICU, FT and PT Hiring Event (J0624-0429)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source.

An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose.

In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Registered Nurse (RN)- Paediatrics and NICU

We are hosting an in-person hiring event on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 between 10 : 00am-12 : 00pm for Paediatrics and NICU Unit.

The following sessions are available :

• 10-11 am
• 11-12 pm

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 patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.

By applying to these positions, as a qualified candidate, you can connect with our staff and learn more about careers at North York General Hospital.

As an RN, you will work independently and collaboratively as of North York General's inter-professional care team.

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 Peadiatric and Neonatal nursing skills.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients / clients, families and other members of the health care team.
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client / patient needs.
• 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, prioritization, 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

For both Paeds and NICU Position

• 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.

For Paeds RN Position ( recommended )

• Paediatric Advanced Life Support certification(PALS).
• Recognized Breast-Feeding Course
• Paediatric physical assessment course
• 1 year of Paediatric nursing experience
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset .

For NICU RN position (recommended )

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification (must obtain within 3 months of employment).
• STABLE certificate (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Perinatal Intensive Care Course preferred.
• Recognized breast feeding course.
• 1-year experience of neonatal nursing in a community setting.
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset .

What We Offer

We are searching for Full Time and Part-Time Registered Nurses for the Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit . A variety of shifts are available : 8 and 12-hour shifts;

days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

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

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 our wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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