Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Liver Program

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Liver Clinic (Toronto Center of Liver Disease)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $44.51 - $55.64 per hour
Status: Permanent Full -Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

The Nurse Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by MAFLD (metabolic-associated fatty liver disease) through coordinated care, education, and advocacy. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of hepatology nursing and contribute to the advancement of patient care strategies for MAFLD management.

This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes in liver health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To provide comprehensive education to patients and their families on lifestyle modifications, dietary guidelines, medication adherence, and potential complications.
• Facilitate access to resources and support services for patients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and intervention plans.
• Perform Fibroscan tests
• Collaborate with staff Hepatologists to optimize patient care pathways and outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and data analysis
• Direct care responsibilities: performing venipuncture, IV insertion, albumin transfusions, paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, wound care, recovering patients post procedures and liaising with clinicians regarding patient care.

• Completion of a university, college, or other approved nursing program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Physical Health Assessment Course preferred
• Completion of the ECG interpretation course is an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or a related field.
• Certification in hepatology nursing or related specialty (preferred).
• Experience with phlebotomy, IV insertion, insertion of and access to vascular access lines, and administration of blood products
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as an integral member of a team
• Excellent independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Patient teaching skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of a changing population
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• B.Sc.N. preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.