Requisition #:

ER2639

Job Category:

Nursing

Department:

Emergency Department

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Start Rate Amount ($/hour):

41.15

Open Positions:

1

Job Number:

J0726-0733

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OVERVIEW

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.

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