Registered Nurse

Date Posted: 10/02/2024
Req ID: 39948
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Health and Wellness
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046709

Description:

About us:

The Division of Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to actively participate in university life, and to find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, making sure every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Consisting of aninterdisciplinary team of health professionals and support staff, Health & Wellness at University of Toronto aims to support graduate and undergraduate students in reaching their academic goals, engage students in their development and learning, and support their health and well-being by providing health education, clinical and consultation services.

Your opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team atthe University of Toronto Student Health and Wellness Centre.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Clinical Operations (Registered Nurse) provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with establishedstandards of care, policies and procedures; while adhering to the University of Toronto Health and Wellness’ vision, mission and strategic plan. Inherit in this role are the knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to critical thinking and decisionmaking, ability to analyze and assess presenting physical and mental health concerns and exercising clinical judgement to collaborate with the medical team in the management of these health concerns.

Duties include: performing a comprehensive and focused physical and mental health assessment that includes health history and relevant evaluation; conducting suicide and mental health risk assessments; developing appropriate health plans in collaboration with the client and other service providers;participating in client care case conferences to ensure coordinated, comprehensive and holistic services; participating in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of health promotion programs, screening programs, medical directives and policies/procedures; providing education related to healthy living, prevention of injury, illness and communicable diseases, care and treatment, and support systems as appropriate to the client situation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs
• Determining if there is a life-threatening illness, risk of self-harm or harm to others and independently applying appropriate interventions
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Providing detailed information to patients regarding immunization
• Providing ongoing health counselling to patients
• Updating and maintaining patient records

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required. Current registration, in good standing with no practice restrictions, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Liability insurance or membership in a professional association which offers liability insurance (i.e. RNAO).
• Minimum five years of clinical practice in primary health (i.e. Family Practice, Community Nursing, Occupational Nursing, Emergency), including experience in mental health.
• Current CPR certification.
• Familiar with use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Knowledge of primary health care, mental health, and social determinants of health.
• Understands the importance of evidenced based practice within the health care field.
• Demonstrates strength in the nursing process and critical thinking.
• Understands and demonstrates College of Nurses Standards of Practice guidelines including but not limited to ethics, confidentiality, and documentation.
• Understands the role of Health and Safety within the University.
• Understands and implements the concepts of PHIPA and PIPEDA.
• Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• Excellent decision-making, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Prioritizes and manages time effectively and is flexible in an active work environment.
• Good judgement and sensitivity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness; respectful of cultural diversity.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Courteous
• Honest
• Multi-tasker
• Perceptive
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/22/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.