Registered Nurse; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the comprehensive nursing care of high risk neonates and their families. Functions according to the practice standards and guidelines from the College of Nurses of Ontario and the division of nursing at MGH.

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current B.C.L.S. required.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Course and renewal as per standard of NRP required.
• 21 Hour Breastfeeding Course Certificate required.
• Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program Certificate an asset.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent relevant neonatal experience in a Level II (C) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting within the last 3 years; OR 1 year of recent experience in level III NICU setting within the last 3 years required.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with added nursing skills such as: capillary bloodwork, IVs, endotracheal suctioning, umbilical arterial line care and blood sampling, PICC line care.
• Ability to utilize knowledge of neonatal conditions to develop patient care plans.
• Sound knowledge and skills of breastfeeding practices in healthy, premature and ill newborns.
• Demonstrated commitment to family‑centered care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Quality Improvement processes.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
• Effective, accurate and timely documentation skills.
• Compliance with confidentiality and privacy policy.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision within a fast‑paced environment.
• Good work attendance record.
• 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 responsible to 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.

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

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