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Overview

Company Bio
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.

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 Practical Nurse, Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post
Your goal in this position is to provide clinical competence, 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 are a excellent 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.

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.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
- Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
- Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
- Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related clinical specialties
- Foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
- Demonstrate ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
- Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
- Demonstrate evidence of self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, and patient education

Qualifications





- Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years recent surgical nursing experience required
- Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in Ambulatory Day Surgery experience preferred
- Physical Assessment course preferred
- Medication Administration course preferred
- Knowledge of Phase I and II Recovery criteria

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 Full-Time Regular Position with 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, and weekend shifts in the Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

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.

Closing Statement

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.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post - FT-0708) (Toronto)
🏢 North York General Hospital
📍 Toronto