IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

NYGH’s Critical Care Unit (CrCU) is a state-of-the-art 26-bed combined medical/surgical and coronary care intensive care unit. Nurses in CrCU have had specialized education and possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and critical thinking to ensure patient safety and quality care. To equip nurses to join NYGH’s Critical Care unit, we are implementing a CrCU Career Laddering program which will pipeline our nurses to work from an inpatient acute medicine unit to Critical Care areas. Successful candidates will engage in a comprehensive program which will include developing skills within the Telemetry Unit at NYGH, the completion of the Critical Care Program Certificate, and an orientation in Critical Care areas.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• 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 your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs • Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must be enrolled in Coronary Care level 1 within 3 months of hire and successfully completed within 6 months of hire
• Coronary Care Level II must be successfully completed within 1 year of hire
• Critical Care Certificate/Completion of Critical Care Certificate required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred
• Critical Care/ICU Experience, preferred
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

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 12 hour, day and night shifts including weekends, in the Telemetry & Critical Care Unit (CrCU). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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.

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.