Registered Practical Nurse; Emergency Department

Overview

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a community teaching hospital located in East Toronto. The Emergency Department serves over 90,000 patients annually and offers a team‑oriented environment for Registered Practical Nurses.

As a member of the Emergency Department team, you will grow your nursing practice by:

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, process, and clinical judgment in the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, evidence‑informed and patient‑centered quality care.
• Sharing knowledge and expertise with others, while advocating for and promoting the health and well‑being of patients.
• Caring for your patients as part of a respectful, collaborative interprofessional care team.
• Working to your full scope of practice while collaborating and consulting with the Registered Nurse and other members of the health care team.
• Working with the MGH team to advance your nursing competencies through ongoing unit‑based and corporate educational and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with individuals of all ages.
• The opportunity to work with individuals from low acuity to high acuity of care.
• A graduated orientation and work schedule tailored to the needs of the individual.

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year recent ER nursing experience required.
• Previous pediatric experience required.
• Recent clinical experience and/or practicum experience in an Emergency Department is considered an asset.
• 1 year of recent medical/surgical experience an asset.
• Mental health experience an asset.
• Recent experience with management of central venous access devices is considered an asset.
• Recent experience with paediatric population is considered an asset.
• Familiar with oxygen administration, ECG completion, simple sterile dressings, intermittent catheterization, NG tube insertion and application of basic orthopedic devices.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to practice in a self‑directed manner and able to work independently under medical directives.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to function collaboratively within interdisciplinary team.
• Able to demonstrate skill competency within a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of principles of adult teaching, excellent teaching skills.
• Commitment to unit‑specific education, other training identified as necessary to practice safely and competently on the unit.
• Computer competency required.
• Leadership potential or interest in quality improvement an asset.
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills.
• 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 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.