Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)

Overview

This unique position is for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to grow in their career and expand their knowledge in a highly supportive environment. Join us in the Intensive Care Unit as an RN seeking to learn more about Critical Care. Michael Garron Hospital is looking for RNs interested to become Critical Care trained; we will support, mentor and help novice nurses build the knowledge, skills and training to work independently in the ICU. With training and ongoing support, you will begin to take on some of the skills of the experienced ICU nurse. This will help to prepare you for a placement in the fully funded Critical Care Nurse training program through an accredited college.

Education 

- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current in BLS.

Qualifications

- One year experience in an acute medical or surgical care unit preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to care for patients with basic care needs. 
- Must be willing to participate in critical care related training.
- Demonstrated motivation to pursue educational goals.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and critical thinking skills. 
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements. 
- Demonstrated understanding of accountability based practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Must be prepared to work in all areas of Medicine Health Service (skills & abilities considered).
- 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.