1. Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Demonstrated recent (minimum 2 years) experience in coordinating care for medically complex patients with venous thromboembolic disorder or at for risk for thromboembolic disorders
3. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) in critical care nursing
4. Demonstrated expert application of current theoretical, professional, and practical developments specific to venous thromboembolism
5. Demonstrated knowledge of patient research process, methods, and techniques gained either through university course work or in a Clinical Research Nurse role
6. Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, history taking, patient education, and counselling as these relate to thromboembolic disorders
7. Demonstrated effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
8. Demonstrated ability to recognize and triage emergent situations
9. Demonstrated proficiency in writing at an advanced level; e.g. University course work
10. Experienced in using Patient Care Inquiry and Order Entry modules of Meditech
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary team with a shared goal of achieving excellence in both clinical practice and research activities
12. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, and public relations skills
13. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in a busy environment
14. Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of hospital staff effectively and collaboratively

Monday to Saturday; 10 hour shifts

This role is temporary until June 2025

As a member of the Thrombosis Services multidisciplinary team at the Juravinski Site and working within medical directives the nurse consults, coordinates, implements, and evaluates a range of inpatient and outpatient care activities to support the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients at risk for venous thromboembolism.

The Thrombosis Services at the Juravinski Site is a regional service with referrals coming from family physicians and specialists in the hospital and the community. The clinic provides a range of services to support quality thromboembolic care for outpatient populations as well as inpatient consults.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement