Registered Nurse – General Medical Clinic (BIR)

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Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022! Learn more at shn.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Manager of Medicine the successful candidate will be responsible for overall quality of service, coordination of patient and family care, coordination of staffing, effective & efficient resource utilization, facilitating relevant patient access and flow, maintaining data accountability and acting as a steward for developing and facilitating the family-centered care approach within the Medicine clinic. The candidate will also be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing plans of care with the physicians.

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level, current BCLS
• Minimum 5 years recent Acute Care In-Patient Medicine and or Outpatient Medical/ Surgical experience
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of recent Charge Nurse experience in In-Patient Medicine and/or outpatient clinics
• Demonstrated leadership, coordinating skills, teaching and technical ability
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Ability to work well independently and to demonstrate well developed critical thinking skills
• Ability to advocate for quality-based patient outcomes within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN′s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety
• Evidence of sound organizational /prioritization skills, including an energetic, confident, and resourceful attitude, with the motivation to deliver results in a complex and demanding environment
• Experience and interpersonal skill set that facilitates provision of consultation, education and creative, enhanced problem solving to the care team, (including family, formal and informal care providers).
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers, other members of the community and public
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Excellent pattern of good attendance and work record

•BScN
•Chronic diseases management experience
•Experience in quality improvement processes
•Ability to evaluate patient and family outcomes, facilitate modification of care plans as required to promote optimized function and quality of life
•Ability to speak another language

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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