Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Position Overview

Schedule and Status

• Hours are up to 15 per week, with 7.5-hour day shifts from Monday to Friday.
• Various start times are available, including 0700, 0730, 0800, and 0900.
• The listed status is Casual.

Compensation

• The wage range is $41.15–$58.98 per hour.
• The starting rate is non-negotiable and follows collective agreement requirements.

Duties

• Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent nursing care using nursing science, theory, clinical skills, and critical decision-making.
• Practice consistently with professional standards, legislation, ethical requirements, and UHN policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and perform reflective practice to improve nursing and patient care quality.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures, including ERCP.
• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team and perform cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing program is required, while a BScN is preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Level II Basic Rescuer and ACLS certifications are required.
• A current certificate of competency and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario are required.
• A Physical Health Assessment Course and previous Endoscopy nursing experience are required.
• Two years each of recent medical and surgical nursing experience, including IV insertion and vascular access, are required.
• Coronary Care 1 certification and critical care experience are preferred.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organization, time management, communication, patient teaching, and teamwork skills are required.
• The nurse must be able to use information technology, wear a lead apron, work under pressure, and meet the physical demands of the job.

Benefits and Programs

• UHN offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Benefits and programs include a HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, wellness services, development opportunities, and corporate discounts.
• Additional offerings include access to TTC and UHN shuttle services and on-site gyms.

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