Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Liver Program
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Liver Program
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Liver Clinic (Toronto Center of Liver Disease)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $44.51 $55.64 per hour
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: December 31 2024
The Nurse Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by MAFLD (metabolicassociated fatty liver disease) through coordinated care education and advocacy. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of hepatology nursing and contribute to the advancement of patient care strategies for MAFLD management.
This position requires strong clinical knowledge excellent communication skills and a passion for improving patient outcomes in liver health.
Primary Responsibilities:
- To provide comprehensive education to patients and their families on lifestyle modifications dietary guidelines medication adherence and potential complications.
- Facilitate access to resources and support services for patients
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and intervention plans.
- Perform Fibroscan tests
- Collaborate with staff Hepatologists to optimize patient care pathways and outcomes
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and data analysis
- Direct care responsibilities: performing venipuncture IV insertion albumin transfusions paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures wound care recovering patients post procedures and liaising with clinicians regarding patient care.
Qualifications :
- Completion of a university college or other approved nursing program
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
- Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Physical Health Assessment Course preferred
- Completion of the ECG interpretation course is an asset
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in hepatology gastroenterology or a related field.
- Certification in hepatology nursing or related specialty (preferred).
- Experience with phlebotomy IV insertion insertion of and access to vascular access lines and administration of blood products
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multitask
- Ability to work as an integral member of a team
- Excellent independent decisionmaking and problemsolving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills
- Patient teaching skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment to meet the needs of a changing population
- Ability to utilize information technology
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- B.Sc.N. preferred
Additional Information :
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 )
- 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 onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
