Advanced Practice Nurse (Critical Care) - Full Time

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE

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We are actively recruiting for an

Advanced Practice Nurse

Critical Care

Full Time

We are actively recruiting for an Advanced Practice Nurse- Critical Care -Full Time

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care and Palliative Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the various levels of care that they may require at different points in their trajectory. Our organization is committed to collaborating with patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.

As a compassionate, caring, and influential member of the interprofessional team, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients and families. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care , compassion and commitment flow to the persons that we serve as well as the staff, join our team and become part of an amazing team with the Toronto Grace family.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive, the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) will provide expert consultation to support the professional development and education of staff and the provision of high quality, evidence informed and safe care to complex patients across all programs at TGHC.

This position will be required to travel to all sites of Toronto Grace (Currently downtown Toronto and Scarborough)

Main Responsibilities:

The APN utilizes educational preparation, in-depth nursing knowledge and expertise in meeting the education and health needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

More specifically:

•Understanding , interpreting, and applying nursing theory and research methodology

•Developing and advancing nursing knowledge and the profession as a whole, providing leadership and promoting excellence inpatient focused clinical care in collaboration with the patient, family and inter-professional team ( CAN, 2008)

•The APN will provide leadership, mentorship, education and support to the nursing, medical and health discipline staff.

•Leads and supports the implement Best Practice Guidelines and Quality Improvement initiatives

•Additional duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

•Master’s degree in Nursing (or in progress)

•Undergraduate degree in Nursing from an accredited University

•Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

•Canadian Nurses Association Specialty Certification preferred (Critical Care)

•Expertise in management of patients on invasive mechanical ventilation as well as non-invasive respiratory support.

•Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

•3-5 years recent clinical experience in critical care, internal medicine, geriatrics, palliative care, and other specialty areas of care (Clinical Nurse Specialist or APN experience preferred)

•Knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze and synthesize data

•Experience in developing clinical tools such as policies/ procedures, clinical protocols, order sets

•Experience in education program planning and evaluation

•Knowledge of curriculum development, and teaching learning strategies

•Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, leadership, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills

•Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

•Microsoft Office skills

•Exceptional time management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize

•Self-motivated, team player, and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.

•Excellent attendance record, ability to work independently.

•High level of integrity and emotional intelligence

•Leads by example and exemplifies our Core Organizational Values.

Qualified candidates may apply to:

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to

jobs@torontograce.org. by referencing the job posting # 09272024 Advanced Practice Nurse Full Time.

Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre. We are a “Great Place to Work.” Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration

Our Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Co-operation, and Celebration