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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- This employer appears on Canada’s positive-LMIA employer list. Source: Positive LMIA employer list (Employment and Social Development Canada).
- No salary bar for this route
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About the role
Union: ONA
New or Replacement Position : Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) (2ES)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance to collective agreement requirements)
Hours : 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Position Summary:
As a member of the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) team, the Registered Nurse will practice in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
Duties:
• Assessment (systematically collecting data about the health of the patient for initial screening, on-going or selected in-depth assessment in order to determine diagnosis)
• Planning (identifying priorities, target dates, strategies or interventions in order to contribute to the individualized care plan and achieving optimal outcome for the patient)
• Implementation (safely and effectively performing the strategies and intervention directed by the care plan)
• Evaluation (systematically evaluating the extent to which the best possible outcomes have been achieved)
• Providing educational guidance to the patient group
• Documenting patient records
• Acting as patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
• In addition, following the provision of further continuing education by the unit’s educator, the CICU nurse will be responsible for caring for patients with invasive arterial and hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous veno-venous renal therapy dialysis, and much more
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S) certification is an asset
• Two (2) years recent cardiology experience
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Course (successful applicants will be considered for sponsorship to Michener Critical Care program).
• Capable of complying to the physical demands of the unit
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing demands
• B.Sc. N. preferred
• Previous CICU/ICU experience 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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