Nursing Administration Coordinator

Nursing Administration Coordinator

Nursing Administration Coordinator - Toronto, Ontario


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JOB POSTING # 627409

Position: NURSING ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR
Division: TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Reports to: NURSING DIRECTOR
Hours: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING - DAYS/EVENINGS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS
Status: CASUAL

"We are a caring, creative and accountable academic Hospital, transforming Healthcare for Our Patients, Our Community and the World"
University Health Network (UHN) represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and teaching. Each of our facilities (Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital) makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts.
Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is leading the way in cardiac care, organ transplants and the treatment of complex patient needs. Home to three of UHN's major program groupings (Heart and Circulation, Transplantation and Advanced Medicine and Surgery), our highly skilled teams are committed to UHN's vision of achieving global impact.
As a member of the Hospitals Administrative team, the NURSING ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR functions as a member of the hospital administrative team and acts as a key resource to nursing and other hospital staff during non business hours, to ensure that Hospital goals and objectives are met while creating an environment that supports the Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Values of the Hospital. The principal responsibilities include: performing administrative leadership responsibilities in support of hospital/nursing operations; ensuring the appropriate delivery of care utilizing theory and evidence based practice as a basis for clinical and administrative system decisions; ensuring effective communication and acting as a consultant to internal/external health care professionals within/outside the Hospital setting and to family/community members; maintaining professional development of self and facilitates professional development of staff; ensuring staff complies with quality improvement programs and other quality initiatives; performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Completion of a baccalaureate degree program in nursing or recognized equivalent
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
* Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Up to five (5) years of relevant experience
* Three (3) years direct patient care experience
* Two (2) years progressive administrative experience in a nursing setting
* Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize work and set priorities
* Effective problem solving and analytical skills based upon a broad general knowledge of the Hospital
* Effective interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Knowledge of professional standards and Quality Assurance guidelines (College of Nurses of Ontario)
* Knowledge of legislation provision, i.e. Employment Standards Act; Substitutes Decision Act; Social Contract Act; Human Rights legislation, etc., which impact on work performed
* Knowledge of team dynamics with the ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member
* Knowledge of relevant collective agreements
* Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions, exercise sound judgment and use considerable initiative
* Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
* Ability to work independently and function effectively in a constantly changing work environment
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to change quickly and effectively
* Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
* Critical care experience preferred
* Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario preferred
* Membership in a specialty related organization preferred
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
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