Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator - TFT - TWH - Toronto, OntarioRegistered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator
Job Posting#: 927896
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Outpatient Cardiac Clinics
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $43.22 - $54.02 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: 5 shifts per week; Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 months)
Posted Date: January 11, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Position SummaryAs a member of Peter Munk Cardiac Centre team, the Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator participates in managing the Heart Function remote patient monitoring program Medly™
DutiesAttending the heart function clinics and enrolling patients in the Medly™ program
Providing basic Medly™ tech support and escalating to Global eHealth and Innovation as appropriate
Managing the daily (Monday-Friday) Medly™ alerts in partnership with the Heart Function Nurse Practitioners and Physicians
Communicating with patients and families and reviewing proper use of Medly™; prioritizing alerts and escalating to the NP/MDs as appropriate
Providing patients and families with heart failure education on topics such as signs and symptoms of heart failure and self-care management of heart failure
Provide education/training/mentorship to external facilities as appropriate
Documents appropriately, conversations that occur with patients/families
Participates in refinement of the Medly™ program as appropriate
Applies best practice guidelines to ensure that patients receive care according to provincial standards
QualificationsCurrent registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Current BCLS Certification
Minimum five (5) years Cardiac +/or Cardiac Surgery experience required
Critical Care or Coronary Care Certification preferred
Ambulatory experience preferred
Remote monitoring experience an asset
Experience working with community health providers preferred
Experience in change management
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships
Strong track record of high quality work and engagement is essential
Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment that requires ongoing revaluation of priorities
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Able to work collaboratively within a group setting and independently - required
Proven track record of taking initiative
Computer literacy required - Word Suite, DocuSign
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.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.