Registered Nurse; RN), Procedural Sedation; RN - Ophthalmology - C; J1225-06508

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North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver world‑class care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi‑site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life‑defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long‑term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care.

Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for people‑centred care – a cornerstone of our culture and central to our mission:
People‑Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Registered Nurse, Procedural Sedation

Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family‑driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, focusing on assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You are an effective relationship builder, forging close contacts with peers across the organization. This role supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching, learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

It contributes to shared responsibility for ensuring health and safety policies are followed to maintain a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

• Organized – prioritize patient care demands in a fast‑paced environment and embrace new challenges daily.
• Excellent communicator – effectively communicate with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families.
• Decisive – make the big decisions, take ownership of actions, and use critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in the best interests of patients.
• Safety conscious – keep everyone safe and healthy, following all H&S policies and guidelines.
• Committed – embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.

• Demonstrate the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in surgical nursing skills.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, families and health‑care team members.
• Think critically, set priorities, and organize work in response to client/patient needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Commit to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Possess proficient computer skills – MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
• Assume a leadership/charge role with evidence of self‑motivation regarding continuing education in patient assessment, education and related clinical specialties.
• Maintain effective organizational, problem‑solving, prioritization, time‑management and teaching skills.
• Foster good public relations and working relationships in a family‑centred care environment.
• Perform appropriately in emergency situations.

• Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Physical Assessment Course.
• Critical Care 1 and 2.
• Minimum 5 years current PACU/CCU experience.
• Minimum 2 years current adult and paediatric surgical experience.
• Recent PACU certificate preferred.
• RNAO and OPANA membership preferred.
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Recovery room experience 3‑5 years preferred.
• Procedural Sedation Nurse experience preferred.
• Day surgery experience preferred.
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