Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Telemetry, PT (J0926-0438)

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Registered Practice Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families

Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  
• Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of the care of the cardiology patient
  
• Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills
  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
  
• Demonstrate ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
  
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
  
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
  
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
  
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  
• Recent Medication Certificate, Patient Health assessment course and IV initiation/therapy course, or equivalent experience required
  
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
  
• Completion of Coronary Care I preferred
  
• Must be enrolled in Coronary Care I within 3 months of Hire and successfully completed within 6 months of hire
  
• Coronary Care Level II must be successfully completed within 1 year of hire
  
• Telemetry experience preferred
  
• Minimum of 1-year acute medical/surgical experience required
  
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Regular position, 8 and 12 hours shifts, all shifts, including weekends in Telemetry Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDO

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.