Registered Nurse - Combined Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse - Combined Surgical Unit - Toronto, Ontario

ONA JOB POSTING #907491 Position: Registered Nurse (3x) Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Combined Surgical Unit 9B Fell Reports to: Nurse Manager Salary Range: $34.24 - $49.02 per hour (Start rate: determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Status: Permanent full time The Combined Surgical Unit is an inpatient care unit that provides care to patients admitted under the following services: General Surgery, Urology, Hand/Plastics, Ophthalmology, Short Stay Orthopaedics and Bariatric Surgery. Patients on the CSU range in age from 18-80. These patients come from the local community or are referred to the hospital for the tertiary care capability. These patients arrive from across Ontario and in some cases from both ends of the country. The majority of General Surgery patients are undergoing surgical treatment for cancer of the GI tract. Some acute non-cancerous conditions exist for patients within this population. Urology patients suffer from urological dysfunction, cancer or the urinary system, or trauma to the system. Hand/plastic patients are split into two categories: reconstructive/microsurgery and acute trauma. Ophthalmology patients are admitted with severe endopthalmitis (eye infections), retinal detachments and glaucoma. Orthopaedic patients are admitted because of sports injuries or arthritic conditions. Bariatric patients will have undergone bypass surgery. As a member of the Combined Surgical Unit's (CSU) Nursing/Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Qualifications: - Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification - Microsurgical experience preferred - Excellent attendance record - Second language an asset - Computer literacy an asset - Two (2) years surgical experience in general surgery, urology, hand/plastics, microsurgical and/or ophthalmology preferred - IV certification, blood sampling, pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy, CBGM, PCA, epidural experience preferred - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and decision making skills - Experience working in a team environment - Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions. RE-POSTED DATE: March 16th, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.