Registered Nurse (General Internal Medicine T8)

Overview

Responsible for comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of this hospital. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient needs relative to nursing care. Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Education

- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- BScN preferred.
- Hemispheres Stroke Certification.
- Successful completion of gerontology certificate an asset.
- Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing or any subspecialties an asset.
- Current BCLS required.

Qualifications

- Previous 3-4 years’ experience with the following patient populations - Acute Medicine, Neurology, HIV/AIDS patients, required.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to promote optimum level of patient functioning through skills in coordinating care with health care team and leading the care planning process.
- Developed skills in PIV and S/L initiation and venopuncture, required.
- Expertise in assessing and maintaining PICC lines.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles.
- Willingness to actively participate in Hospital and Health Service councils and task groups.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.
- Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, personal development and professional research.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Must be prepared to work in all areas of the Medicine Health Service.
- Strong leadership skills and experience taking the lead in multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements.
- Demonstrated understanding of accountability based practice.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet the needs of the unit.
- Experience with patient teaching programs (individual and group).
- Ability to work independently as well as a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations as they arise.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of the Core Service Standards.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through continuing education programs and self-directed learning opportunities.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent time management and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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