We are the Heart of the East!
Join Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), part of the Toronto East Health Network and Ontario’s leading community teaching hospital as we create health and build community. We have proudly served the diverse, multi-cultural population of East Toronto since 1929, offering an extensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based programs and services delivered by more than 3,000 employees and 400 physicians and midwives. Conveniently located near Coxwell subway station and with easy access to the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway, MGH offers a strong sense of community and an admired workplace culture where our people come first.
MGH’s Intensive Care Unit offers full-service care to meet the needs of the most critically ill individuals in East Toronto.
Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to advance their career as a Registered Nurse ICU Support Full-Time.
This unique position is for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to grow in their career and expand their knowledge in a highly supportive environment. Join us in the Intensive Care Unit as an RN seeking to learn more about Critical Care. Michael Garron Hospital is looking for RNs interested to become Critical Care trained; we will support, mentor and help novice nurses build the knowledge, skills and training to work independently in the ICU. With training and ongoing support, you will begin to take on some of the skills of the experienced ICU nurse. This will help to prepare you for a placement in the fully funded Critical Care Nurse training program through an accredited college.
Position Overview:
This unique position is for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to grow in their career and expand their knowledge in a highly supportive environment. Join us in the Intensive Care Unit as an RN seeking to learn more about Critical Care. Michael Garron Hospital is looking for RNs interested to become Critical Care trained; we will support, mentor and help novice nurses build the knowledge, skills and training to work independently in the ICU. With training and ongoing support, you will begin to take on some of the skills of the experienced ICU nurse. This will help to prepare you for a placement in the fully funded Critical Care Nurse training program through an accredited college.
Education
- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current in BLS.
Qualifications
- One year experience in an acute medical or surgical care unit preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to care for patients with basic care needs.
- Must be willing to participate in critical care related training.
- Demonstrated motivation to pursue educational goals.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements.
- Demonstrated understanding of accountability based practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Must be prepared to work in all areas of Medicine Health Service (skills & abilities considered).
- 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 and safety of themselves
and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
Disclaimer: Please note that we will be reviewing candidates as submitted, and therefore, early applications are encouraged.