Registered Nurse Medical Day Unit

Union: ONA
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Day Unit (MDU)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 22.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: March 5 2026

Position Summary

The Medical Day Unit (MDU) assists outpatients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

The majority of patients require:

• Treatment for thalassemia/sickle cell anemia
• Infusion therapy (i.e. medications & blood transfusions)
• Minor medical procedures (i.e. paracentesis liver biopsy muscle biopsy therapeutic phlebotomy)
• Wound dressing
• Assisting physicians with procedures

Duties

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. The principal responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a university college or other approved nursing program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Physical Health Assessment Course
• Completion of the ECG interpretation course is an asset
• Two years each of recent Medical and Surgical Nursing
• Experience with phlebotomy IV insertion insertion of and access to vascular access lines and administration of blood products
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as an integral member of a team
• Excellent independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills
• Patient teaching skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of a changing population
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• .N. preferred
• PACU/OR experience preferred
• Able to perform paracentesis required
• Must meet physical demands associated with direct patient care including lifting repositioning and transferring patients.

Additional Information :

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 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 UHNs 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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

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