Job Summary
Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is leading the way in cardiac care, organ transplants and the treatment of complex patient needs. Home to three of UHN's major program groupings Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Transplantation, and Surgery and Critical Care, our highly skilled teams and dedicated volunteers are committed to UHN's vision of achieving global impact.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24-bed unit; the largest of its kind in Canada and the third largest in North America. The unit accommodates 1,500 heart surgery patients and 30 heart transplant patients a year. We also provide care to vascular surgery patients, including 500 standard vascular surgery cases and 100 endo-vascular aneurysm repairs (EVAR) cases each year.

Duties
As a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the CVICU Department, the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR acts as a resource for the multidisciplinary team. This position will play a leadership role by mentoring and providing direction, ongoing development and preceptorship to team members. The principal responsibilities include: performing financial/administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective unit operation; contributing to staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment within the service(s)/cluster area based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards for nurses, students and ancillary staff; performing human resources responsibilities; liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.

Baccalaureate in Nursing required, Masters preferred

Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario





Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II

Two (2) years tertiary care CVICU, CICU or Critical Care experience

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience

Demonstrated ability towards team building and collaboration

Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards

Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

Excellent decision making and problem solving skills

Clinical and patient teaching skills

Excellent time management skills

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work workplace

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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📌 Patient Care Coordinator - CVICU (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario