Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.
Reporting to Medicine Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered environment. You will be able to participate in continuous education opportunities and workshops to help further your education. You will be able to bring your passion for medicine nursing to the department while advocating for patients and caregivers.
What You′ll Love About SHN:
• New to Medicine Nursing? Your orientation will take place and will be followed by a
meeting with your educator to ensure all of your learning goals are met.
• Ongoing Skill Advancement: In-house courses and workshops to advance skills like
wound care and ACLS certifications.
• Benefits Coverage: FT includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage and a
defined pension plan through HOOPP.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Confidential counselling program that is
specialized to provide service to SHN staff and their families.
• Employee Referral Program: A bonus up to $2000 for referring individuals who get hired
into specific FT/PT permanent positions.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Supports professional growth internally.
• Staff Wellness Program: Best practice wellness programs to support your physical,
psychological, spiritual, social health and well-being.
• Wellness Activities: On-unit wellness rounding activities (such as stretching and exercise
breaks) and Well-Being Wednesdays – virtual sessions to empower and inspire your well-
being while at work and at home.
• Best Practice Spotlight Organization: We pride ourselves in leading the way in best
practices.
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Requirements:
Here′s What You′ll Need:
• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN in good standing
• Current BCLS
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a
multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety
programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and
participates in regular in-service education in this area
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a
commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience
possible to our patients
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to
fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety
policy and legislation.
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our
patient/staff population and community
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
