Critical Care Nurse – Certificate Sponsor - Humber River Health

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!

 Postings:   2024-19875-19880

 Join our team of Critical Care Registered Nurses as we work together to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the healthcare needs of our community.

 Our Critical Care Unit offers state of the art care for cardiac, medical and surgical critically ill patients. 

 Our Critical Care Registered Nurses are charged with the care of the most vulnerable patients and their families.  Using the latest technologies and working with interdisciplinary teams they deliver compassionate patient-centred care.

  The Critical Care Unit is pleased to offer up to 6 Registered Nurses who do not have experience working in Critical Care but are otherwise qualified and interested in Full Time positions in this area, paid tuition and time to attend the Critical Care Certificate Program with George Brown College, a unit orientation with preceptors and ongoing evaluations. (Some restrictions may apply) 

 Applicants must be available to attend school for the full duration of 13 weeks commencing September 9, 2024 through December 6, 2024.  You will also be required to attend training for two days of the week prior to school actual days (Wednesday September 4, 2024 and Thursday September 5, 2024.)    

 Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care with a desire to learn and grow as a professional? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Critical Care

Hourly Rate Range: $39.07 - $56.00.

Schedule Requirements:   Must be available days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. 

Location: Wilson

Position Responsibilities: 

• Care of acutely ill cardiac medical and surgical patients.
• Care of patients requiring Hemodynamic and ventilation monitoring by means of invasive and non- invasive approaches.
• Care planning and coordination of care with various team members embracing patient centered care.
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
• Participation in project teams or Hospital committees as required.

Qualifications:  

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred. 
• Minimum 1 year (Medical/ Surgical experience.
• ICU Experience and Critical Care Certificate preferred.
• Experience in working on a Nurse Lead Rapid Response Team preferred
• Experience in cardiac care, telemetry and acute medicine/surgery required.
• Completed Ontario Post-Secondary Institution Coronary Care (Level 1) Course required. 
• Coronary Care 2 preferred
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good problem-solving skills required. 
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, patients, family members and visitors.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated good patient assessment skills.
• Patient assessment course preferred.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

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.

 Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received a complete COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada AND have received their most recent dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.