Registered Nurse - Specialist, Clinical Responder (GTA) (oh)
Job posting number: #227804 (Ref:R108760)
Job Description
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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity!
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is seeking a seasoned professional full time Registered Nurse - Specialist, Clinical Responder. Reporting directly to the Manager, Hospital Programs, the OT Specialist, Clinical Responder guides each step of the donation process once dispatched, including donor suitability assessment, death determination, approach and consent with families, to the medical donor management optimizing organ yield for recipient transplantation. This exciting position at TGLN provides an opportunity to enhance lives through the opportunities of organ donation.
Here is what you will be doing:
Provides on-site or remote support to health care professionals and families throughout the donation process
Conducts clinical assessment, clinical evaluation and clinical/medical management of the potential donor in a manner consistent with established guidelines, as well as interacting with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process
Establishes collaborative approach plans with health care providers (HCP) to enable every potential donor's family the opportunity to donate lifesaving organs and tissues for transplantation
Works with health care team to medically manage the donor in a manner consistent with established guidelines to optimize organ function
Recovers past medical history from multiple sources, Health Records, Family Doctor, previous admissions to other hospital sites as part of the extensive assessment for exceptional distribution release of organs for transplantation
Liaises with the Clinical Services Coordinator (CSC) in the Provincial Resource Centre (PRC) to optimize the efficiency of individual organ and tissue evaluation and placement, as well the coordination of necessary surgical recovery services
Supports the health care team by requesting resources for tests or procedures required to determine medical suitability as requested by the transplant team
Maintains accuracy, completeness and consistency of proper documentation of case management actions throughout the process consistent with Health Canada Guidelines
Responsible for consent discussion in-person or via telephone
Works 12 hour rotating days and night shifts, including every other weekend
Travels as required for on-site donation support during required shift hours including weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule needs. Flexibility with changing shift times may be required to meet clinical needs of regions for donation
Participates in on-call shifts as per schedule requirements
Performs other duties consistent with role profile, as required
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Minimum three (3) years critical care and/or relevant organ and tissue donation experience an asset
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
Knowledge and Skills
Compassionate, dedicated; demonstrates professional leadership skills
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-directed and able to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Sensitive to spiritual, cultural and other relevant contexts of care
Demonstrates ability to effectively work collaboratively with both clinical stakeholders
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Employment Type: Permanent Permanent Full Time
Employment Location: Greater Toronto Region nd surrounding area
Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, Applicants must confirm that they are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. If Applicants are not Fully Vaccinated, they will be asked to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. If no such accommodation is identified, the Applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.