Registered Nurse, Surgical Day Care

Position Profile

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!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Day Care team, in the Surgical Program.

Employment Status: Temporary Part TimeDuration: December 2027 - subject to change as per Article B – Management FunctionsHours of Work: Must be able to work staggered shifts between the hours of 06:00 and 21:00 hrs from Monday to Friday, including but not limited to days, afternoons and evenings (subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions)

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteLabour Group: ONAReporting Relationship: Manager, Surgical Pre-Screening, Pre-op & Surgical DaycareHourly Rate: $41.15-$58.98

Responsibilities:

• Care of patients pre-op and post-operatively.
• Care of patients post-diagnostic interventions.
• Care planning and coordination of care with various team members.
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
• Participation in project teams or Hospital committees as required.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted).
• Minimum 2 years recent surgical experience required.
• Minimum 2 year experience in a perioperative setting preferred.
• Post Anesthetic Care Certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in initiating IV therapy required.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, patients, family members and visitors.
• Demonstrate good patient assessment skills. Successful completion of the Health assessment course preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent patient/family teaching skills.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

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 with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. 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.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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