Nurse Clinician, Vascular Access Team

Position Profile

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Clinician to join our Vascular Access team

Job Status: Casual

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Fracture, Plastics & Surgical Clinics, Vascular Access Team

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site Hours of work: 12 hour shifts on days, evenings and/or weekends (07:30 - 19:30 and/or 11:30- 23:30) - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Hiring Salary Range : $45.09 - $61.20

Union: ONA

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizes and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and developed skill and competence in infusion care
• Advances the practice of Infusion therapy and Vascular Access Device (VAD) management at HRH.
• Provides leadership to the multi-disciplinary teams of all clinical areas of all programs by providing expert advice and resources.
• Coaches and provides consultation and education for staff and patients in infusion therapy and VAD management.
• Provides evidence-based practice to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and monitoring of patient outcomes related to IV therapy in all clinical areas.
• Assesses learning needs of staff and provides individual coaching and mentoring to ensure staff competence
• Developing and providing educational in-services, as needed.
• Adherence to CVAA standards of Infusion therapy and VAD management and related HRH policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with CNO
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
• CVAA(c), required or eligible to write
• Current membership with CVAA, required
• Two years current clinical experience with infusion therapy and VAD management
• Current BCLS
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality monitoring of patient outcomes related to infusion therapy
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills with all members of the health team and patients/families
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with changing priorities, using excellent time management, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a highly diverse patient and staff population.
• Demonstrated positive attendance record and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record 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?

AtHumber 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.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.