Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Job summary

Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care for endoscopy patients, including assessment, care planning, interventions, education, documentation, and discharge or transition planning. Coordinate care with interprofessional teams, support safe patient transitions, contribute to quality improvement and research, and promote professional practice and a safe work environment.

Job details

The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice. Responsibilities The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centered quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SJHC’s mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patients' experience and care outcomes by: Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice; Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient; Collaborating with other members of the patients' care team; and, Coordinating and communicating patient care activities. Patient Care The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility: Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies Documents observations, assessments and care provision Contributes to discharge and transition planning Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed Collaboration & Coordination Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability Participates in hospital committees and other groups Leadership Aligns behavior with SJHC’s vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct Supports the advancement of professional practice Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment Research Participates in or supports research projects Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiative Qualifications Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current ACLS certificate required. Recent GI/ Endoscopy experience preferred. Recent ERCP experience preferred. Minimum 2 years of recent acute Medical/Surgical experience required. Recent Critical Care experience preferred. Current certification with the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses Association (CSGNA) preferred. Demonstrated I.V. Therapy and Infusion skills required. Experience with conscious sedation preferred. Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to function as a team player. Satisfactory attendance record. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care for endoscopy patients, including assessment, care planning, interventions, education, documentation, and discharge or transition planning. Coordinate care with interprofessional teams, support safe patient transitions, contribute to quality improvement and research, and promote professional practice and a safe work environment.

Requirements

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, an active ACLS certificate, at least two years of recent acute medical/surgical experience, and demonstrated IV therapy and infusion skills are required. Recent GI/endoscopy, ERCP, critical care, and conscious sedation experience, as well as CSGNA certification, are preferred; strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills are also expected.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Evidence-Based Nursing
• Patient-Centered Care
• Care Planning
• Critical Inquiry
• Patient Education
• Care Coordination
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Clinical Judgment
• Intravenous Therapy
• Infusion Skills
• Conscious Sedation
• Endoscopy
• ERCP
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership

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