ONA POSTING #851611
Position: Registered Nurse
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Scale/Grade: E0 06
Salary Range: $33.56 -$48.03 per hour (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements).
Hours: 37.50 Hours/Week -Rotating Shifts: Days; Evening; Nights; Weekends and Holidays
Status: Permanent Full-time
At University Health Network, the breadth of skills, proud histories and stellar reputations of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital come together to achieve a common purpose and vision. UHN is among the ranks of the world's leading providers of exemplary patient care and innovative research and teaching.
UHN is a strong believer in Patient Centred Care (PCC); caring for patients by first finding out what their needs and values are - and then tailoring the care we provide to meet those expectations and enhance their experiences while in our care. Everyone in our hospital community is a partner in caring for patients in order to improve upon their experiences, in addition to those around them. The key to PCC is respect for patient's beliefs, values and concerns. As health-care professionals, communication with patients and family members is key to relationships and teamwork.
Our hospitals share a tradition of great outcomes and medical firsts. These traditions will be built upon as we follow our vision of achieving global impact.
Toronto General Hospital is leading the way in cardiac care, organ transplants and the treatment of complex patient needs.
The Operating Room - has 21 cutting edge Operating Room theatres in the New Clinical Services Building. The advanced surgical services include Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General, Vascular, Gynecology, Urology ENT, and Plastics. The priority programs include Transplantation, Cardiac, Head and Neck Surgery, and Surgical Oncology.
Perioperative Nursing at Toronto General Hospital is recognized for its patient and family centered approach and for its excellence in providing continuity of care to our patients. Our Nurses are provided with a variety of exciting educational and professional development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Current Operating Room experience
Completion of a recognized Operating Room course
Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
B.Sc.N. preferred
Closing Date: Until Filled
For current employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications will be given first consideration.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however for non-UHN employees, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
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 providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.