Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Duties

Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN

Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure

Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession

Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care

Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested. Specifically, the nurse will be responsible for the pre, intra and post procedure care of patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures, including ERCP.

Completion of an approved nursing program (BScN preferred)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification

Current ACLS certification

Coronary care 1 certificate preferred

Current certificate of competency and a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Physical Health Assessment Course

Previous nursing experience in Endoscopy required

Critical Care Experience preferred

Two years each of recent Medical and Surgical Nursing

Experience with IV insertion, accessing vascular access lines

Excellent independent decision making and problem solving skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

Patient teaching skills

Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work under pressure

Must be able to wear a lead apron

Ability to utilize information technology including experience with the online assessment tool

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

Ambulatory nursing an asset

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)

HOOPP defined benefit pension plan

Wellness services & offerings

Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service

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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.