Job Details

Job Description

Job Description

Union: ONA - TWH

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI)

Work Model: On-Site

Reports to: Manager

Grade: E0:06

Hours: 0.5 FTE hours per week

Salary: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Shifts: Variable; Days, Afternnoons, and On-Call as needed

Closing Date: Until Filled

Join the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! With 750,000+ exams annually, we set the standard for clinical excellence. Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team of 700+ staff and 90 specialized radiologists prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality. Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, groundbreaking research, education, and top-notch service. The JDMI is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

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
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• ACLS certification, preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years recent acute care experience (e.g., Intensive Care, Emergency, Acute Care/Step-down, Cath lab, Operating Room) nursing experience
• Ability to interpret ECG
• Previous Interventional Radiology experience, preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care certificate, preferred
• Venipuncture and I.V. insertion skills.
• Meets MRI safety guidelines and is able to work in an MRI environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making, organizational, and time management skills
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing education in nursing
• Must be able to work wearing a lead apron/vest all all-day be able to respond to on-call notifications (arrive at the hospital) within 30 minutes maximum
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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 offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.

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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.

Skills Required

• Clinical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Computer Skills
• Flexibility