Job Title: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Location: GTA, ON
Schedule: Casual
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Shift: 12 Hour Shifts (Monday to Friday)
Hourly Rate of Pay: $75.00 to $78.00
Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) specialized in ICU care to join our amazing team working in Greater Toronto Area hospitals. We’re ready when you are! Under the direction of the facility charge nurse, you will provide care according to the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Standards of Practice of Carecor and the healthcare facility where assigned - helping foster an environment of optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 12hour shift. This is a Casual position with flexible shifts.
Summary of Position:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill or unstable patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced medical interventions. The ICU Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while collaborating closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role requires advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and the ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
Why Join Us
- Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with leading healthcare facilities across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
- Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
- Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
- Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
- Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Advocate for patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.
Job Qualifications
Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent from an accredited program
- Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Proof of PLP as mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Able to work with persons with Infectious diseases
- ACLS & BLS Certificate Required
- Critical Care Certificate (for ICU applicants)
- Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV); proof of negative TB skin test within 1 year
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an Emergency Room/Critical Care Unit
- Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Other Requirements
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Shift scheduling requirements:
- Must be available for “urgent or last minute” shifts, scheduled within 2 hours of shift start time
- Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility, 8 or 12 hours in length
- Must be able to “float” from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need
- Must be available to work all shifts which includes days, evenings and nights including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays
- Must be in compliance with the Carecor Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring)
- Required to work 2 weekends per month
- Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit
About Us
- For over 40 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.
- Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
- Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
- We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
