Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Join our professional team of Registered Practical Nurses as we work together to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the healthcare needs of our community.
Our cardiology program provides specialty services for patients with acute and chronic conditions of the cardiovascular system. The Inpatient Cardiology Units are located on the 7th floor of our new site. As part of an interdisciplinary team, Registered Practical Nurses provide quality care to those patients with various heart conditions and other general medicine medical diagnosis that may or may not require telemetry monitoring.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Cardiology team on our Inpatient Cardiology Unit
Are you a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? Have you already successfully completed a Coronary Care Level I course with a commitment to complete Coronary Care Level II?If you answered yes to the above questions, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager of the Inpatient Cardiology Unit
Hourly Rate Range: $36.929 - $37.466
Schedule Requirements: Must be able to work rotating shifts days, nights, evenings and weekends
Location: Wilson
Employee Group: NOWU
Position Responsibilities:
RPN responsibilities set out by the departmentCare of hemodynamically stable cardio-respiratory, and medical patients including clients with Acute Coronary Syndrome within the RPN scope of practice.Telemetry monitoring, care planning and coordination of care with various team members within the interdisciplinary team. Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care. Participation in Unit and/or Corporate project teams or Hospital Committees, as required. Preceptorship of nursing students and new orientees as required.
Qualifications
Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.Current BCLS certification.Completion of Coronary Care 1 Course or in progress and a commitment to complete Coronary Care 2 within 1 year of starting on the unit.Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.Experience in caring for cardiac patients required.Demonstrate adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct..Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusions, wound care (VAC dressings), medication administration, etcExcellent attendance and discipline free record required. Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience, preferred.Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.Knowledge of community resources.New graduates will be considered.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
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