Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Original job posting

Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-informed, patient-centered emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels, applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, advocate for patients, share expertise, and develop nursing competencies through ongoing education and professional development.

Job details

Overview Bring your caring heart to the heart of the east at Michael Garron Hospital Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is an award winning community teaching hospital and has been providing care since 1929. We proudly serve more than 400,000 people in 22 distinctneighbourhoods in East Toronto. MGH is recognized as a leader in workplace wellness. We commit to living our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage in many ways, including offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development. MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best. We opened our new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre in early 2023 providing eight floors of modern and bright care spaces and will continue to transform our campus in the coming years. The Emergency Department provides Registered Nurses a unique opportunity to grow and utilize their skills. The MGH Emergency Department provides care for over 90,000 annually and takes pride in servingEast Toronto’s diverse population. This dynamic, community oriented program has a team who are committed to learning and providing excellent patient care. You will work with a diverse, supportive interprofessional team that are welcoming and supportive ofnew staff. New to nursing? We have your back! This is an ideal opportunity for nurses, from novices looking to develop their competencies, to the experts seeking to explore new career paths. At MGH, you will receive comprehensive orientation andeducation to be equipped to provide safe and high quality patient-centered care. We also offer support through a variety of continuing education and career advancement opportunities. What To Expect As a member of the Emergency Department team, youwill grow your nursing practice by: Applying knowledge of nursing science, process, and clinical judgment in the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, evidence-informed and patient-centered quality care. Sharing knowledge and expertise withothers, while advocating for and promoting health and well-being of patients. Caring for your patients as part of a respectful, collaborative interprofessional care team. Working with the MGH team to advance your nursing competencies through ongoingunit-based and corporate educational and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to work with individuals from low acuity to high acuity of care. The opportunity to work with individuals of all ages. A graduated orientation andwork schedule tailored to the needs of the individual. EDUCATION Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification mandatory ACLS, PALS and NRP willing to be obtained within 12 months of hire. Qualifications Minimum of 1 year recent ER nursing experience required. Recent clinical experience and/or practicum experience in an Emergency Department is considered as asset. Recent experience with management of central venous access devices is considered an asset Proficiency in the care of patients requiring cardiac rhythm and 12 lead ECG interpretation is considered an asset Recent experience with paediatric population is considered an asset Experience with mental health and pediatric populations an asset. Demonstrated advanced assessment, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication. Must be able to practice in self-directed manner and able to work independently under medical directives. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to function collaboratively within interdisciplinary team. Able to demonstrate skill competency within a fast paced environment. Knowledge of principles of adults teaching, excellent teaching skills. Commitment to unit-specific education, and other training identified as necessary to practice safely and competently on the unit Computer competency required. Good work and attendance record required. Leadership potential or interest in quality improvement an asset. Demonstrated adherence to nursing practice standards outlined by CNO and hospital standards. 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 andsafety 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.

What you’ll do

Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-informed, patient-centered emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels, applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, advocate for patients, share expertise, and develop nursing competencies through ongoing education and professional development.

Requirements

Requires current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, and at least one year of recent emergency nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, independent practice, and computer skills; ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Emergency Nursing
• Patient-Centered Care
• Clinical Judgment
• Advanced Assessment
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• 12-Lead ECG Interpretation
• Central Venous Access Device Management
• Pediatric Care
• Mental Health Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Education
• Computer Competency
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare