Registered Nurse (Medical Assessment Clinic)

OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse in the clinic coordinates and directs patient care in compliance with the standards of nursing practice.

EDUCATION

- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS required.
- BScN preferred.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 2 years medical experience required.
- 3-5 years Emergency department experience preferred.
- Telephone triage experience, knowledge of patient care processes and technical troubleshooting.
- Advanced knowledge of Diabetes Education, Endocrine and Hepatic Assessment.
- Demonstrate current attendance at continuing education programs related to the nursing field.
- Knowledge of immuno-compromised patient teaching preferred.
- Perform venipuncture and IV starts.
- Ability to perform ECGs.
- Perform wound assessment and wound care.
- Previous knowledge and experience working with infectious diseases and immunology patients preferred.
- Previous Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Well organized, with demonstrated ability to problem solve independently.
- Ability to work well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsibleto contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of  themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and  practices.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.