Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Reporting to the Clinical Service Manager, you are responsible for facilitating the daily operations of the General Surgery Unit. The Resource Nurse is a leadership role responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of patient care by: providing expert nursing care to patients/families ensuring that patient receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

Accountabilities:

Collaborate with the educator to promote ongoing learning and development of the nursing teamFoster inter-professional communication and relationships (mentoring/guiding)Educate and support the surgical team integrating, supporting and advancing nursing practice based on best practiceNetwork with physicians and the multidisciplinary teamHelp develop and implement program improvement and quality initiatives related to nursing careLiaise with the transitional care coordinator, access and flow leader and Admitting Department to coordinate the appropriate bed assignment as well as other members of the inter-professional team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient discharge and transferCollaborate with the inter-professional team, including Home and Community Care Support Services Central West, to utilize available resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible with the aim of promoting patient flow and a positive patient experienceWork with and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the physician team membersMaintain current knowledge of emergency preparedness protocols and procedures and appropriate responses to emergency codesLiaise with facilities and/or the access and flow coordinator to facilitate timely bed/room cleaning and porteringOther clinical and administrative related duties and task as assigned

QualificationsCurrent registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioBachelor of Science in Nursing preferredMinimum three years recent experience in an inpatient surgical unit with exemplary clinical skills requiredMinimum two years recent leadership experience requiredCurrent BCLS certificationDemonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff at the bedside to support nursing interventions and to provide assistance and guidance in complex routine, urgent or emergency situationsRNAO and CACCN memberships preferredExcellent command of the English language (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent priority setting, organization and time management skillsDemonstrated commitment to continuing educationDemonstrated exemplary clinical practice/patientDemonstrated ability to lead and function as a member of a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills requiredDemonstrated excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skillsExcellent attendance and work recordMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAbility to work and travel between all Osler sites

Additional Information

DURATION: Approximately twelve (12) months or until the previous incumbent returns.

Hours: Currently Days, 8 & 12 hours, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $43.19 per hour
Maximum: $60.12 per hour

Internal application deadline: February 14, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.