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
Accountabilities:
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Qualifications
Experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in a post-anesthesia care unit, emergency or critical care unit required
Experience with patients requiring ventilator support and hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP) required
Critical Care certificate required
Post-Anesthetic Care Nursing course preferred
Core competencies:
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
BCLS required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
Excellent physical assessment skills required
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology
Additional Information
DURATION: Approximately eighteen (18) months or until the previous incumbent returns.
Hours: Currently days/evenings, 8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $39.07 per hour
Maximum: $56.00 per hour
Internal application deadline: April 11, 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.
Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit