Nursing Attendant (PeriAnesthesia Care Unit)
About the role
OVERVIEW
The Nursing Attendant is responsible for assisting the PCU/Ambulatory surgical service team in providing patient centered care. The Nursing Attendant duties include transporting patients for diagnostic tests and to other various units including the in-patient units, stocking supplies, changing linens, lifting/positioning patients, cleaning of equipment, and assisting with various patient care related duties: focus on safe work practices, high quality work and excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Obtains and maintains BLS.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Current BCLS Certification.
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Recent PCU experience preferred.
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Must be able to perform heavy lifting, push 50kgs (110lbs) weight, and extensive walking.
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Ability to communicate verbally to patients, relatives, visitors, and other staff.
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Ability to read and write English.
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Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
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A related or similar work experience will be an asset.
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Must be prepared to work in other areas within surgery i.e. Operating Room.
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Must be able to take on-call.
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Good work and attendance record required.
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All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
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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.
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All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health network's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.
Nursing Attendant (PeriAnesthesia Care Unit)
About the role
OVERVIEW
The Nursing Attendant is responsible for assisting the PCU/Ambulatory surgical service team in providing patient centered care. The Nursing Attendant duties include transporting patients for diagnostic tests and to other various units including the in-patient units, stocking supplies, changing linens, lifting/positioning patients, cleaning of equipment, and assisting with various patient care related duties: focus on safe work practices, high quality work and excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Obtains and maintains BLS.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Current BCLS Certification.
-
Recent PCU experience preferred.
-
Must be able to perform heavy lifting, push 50kgs (110lbs) weight, and extensive walking.
-
Ability to communicate verbally to patients, relatives, visitors, and other staff.
-
Ability to read and write English.
-
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
-
A related or similar work experience will be an asset.
-
Must be prepared to work in other areas within surgery i.e. Operating Room.
-
Must be able to take on-call.
-
Good work and attendance record required.
-
All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [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 Toronto East Health network's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.