Registered Nurse, Emergency - Nursing - Unity Health Toronto : Job Details

My name is Candis, and I am the Clinical Leader Manager of the St. Michael's Hospital Emergency Department, and I am inviting you to join our team.St. Michael's Hospital is one of only a few facilities in Ontario with expertise and leadership in providing specialized care in Trauma, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Stroke, and Cardiac Care, amongst harm reduction supports for people who use drugs.As a emergency nurse myself, I know and believe in the phrase that nurses are the heart of healthcare . We are looking for individuals that are interested in practicing the full spectrum of emergency nursing, in a one of a kind setting, as part of an expert team. Our department is home to world-leading practitioners, and we are here to support our new team members to grow and excel, and contribute to best care experiences for our patients.We are amidst a large-scale renovation to create a Best in Class Emergency Department. Our new acute zone comprises 36 individual rooms, and our brand-new trauma bay opened in January 2020. Safety and staff wellness are top priorities.If you want to learn more, please contact me by email at [email protected]. If you are keen to join our team, please apply to this posting here.RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SMH's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and,
• Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:Patient Care

• Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
• Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
• Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
• Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
• Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
• Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Documents observations, assessments and care provision
• Contributes to discharge and transition planning
• Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration & Coordination

• Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
• Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
• Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
• Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership

• Aligns behavior with St Michael Hospital's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
• Supports the advancement of professional practice
• Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
• Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
• Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
• Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

• Participates in or supports research projects
• Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 2 years of recent medical-surgical experience required, emergency experience is preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS required or willingness to complete within 6 months upon hire
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or willingness to complete within 6 months upon hire
• Completed Course on Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (ie SMG training), willingness to complete in 6 months in-house
• Completion of Elselvier Clinical Nursing modules provided by the Emergency Nurses Association, willingness to complete in 1 month in-house or submission of Critical Care or Emergency Medicine certificate
• Completion of ATCN or TNCC or willingness to complete within 12 months upon hire
• Completion of Coronary Care 2, preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions/disciplines in a team environment and advocate effectively
• Excellent communication skills particularly with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Proven planning, priority setting, time management, organization and coordination skills
• Excellent attendance record

HOURS: 12 hours shifts including days, nights, weekends and/or statutory holidays. Shifts are subject to change as per departmental needs.