Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

UNIT SUMMARY: 4 Chest is a 37-bed acute surgical unit and is comprised of 3 distinct units: Thoracic Surgery; Head and Neck Cancer; and, our level two Surgical Step-Down Unit. As the Regional Centre for both Thoracic Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer, 4 Chest offers a depth and wealth of learning opportunities. We support the care of patients with newly diagnosed disease including thoracic (e.g., lung, esophageal), head and neck cancer, and reconstructive plastic surgery. Our 8-bed, Level 2 Surgical Stepdown Unit provides care for critically ill surgical patients including those who have undergone Thoracic, Orthopedic, Urology, Gynecology, Vascular, GI and General Surgical procedures. Together, 4 Chest provides exemplary care in a cohesive, collaborative and integrated manner. As a part of an academic centre, the team supports and participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and inter-professional activities. QUALIFICATIONS: •Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario •Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers •Recent medical-surgical nursing experience preferred •Critical care certificate an asset •Demonstrated excellent communicat...