Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.    

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We’re currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Prescreening Clinic.

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: Must be able to work 8 hour staggered shifts between the hours of 7:30am-3:30pm, 8am-4pm,and 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday, including but not limited to days, afternoons and evenings (subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions)

Location:  Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Labour Group: ONA
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Surgical Pre-Screening, Pre-op & Surgical Daycare
Hourly Rate: $40.24 - $57.68

Position Responsibilities: 

• Interviewing patients and families in preparation for their surgery (via telephone interview or in person)
• Reviewing pre-operative orders, including laboratory and ECG tests
• Facilitating consults with anesthesia, medicine, lab technologist, ECG technician, physiotherapist, pharmacy as per physicians orders and medical directives.
• Providing pre-operative health teaching and educational material tailored to patient's care plan and surgical pathway
• All other duties as assigned by manager 

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent surgical nursing experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of recent perioperative nursing experience required
• Previous experience in Surgical Pre-screening Clinic is preferred
• Knowledge and Experience with Meditech are required
• Demonstrated exceptional patient assessment skills 
• Completion of a health assessment course is preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an interprofessional team, including engagement with patients and families 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness of patients’ multicultural needs.
• Excellent attendance and a discipline-free record are required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.