Registered Nurse

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  
 

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Monday to Saturday; 10 hour shifts

As a member of the Thrombosis Services multidisciplinary team at the Juravinski Site and working within medical directives the nurse consults, coordinates, implements, and evaluates a range of inpatient and outpatient care activities to support the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. 

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
2. Two (2) years of experience in coordinating care for medically complex patients with venous thromboembolic disorders or at risk for thromboembolic disorders, within the last 2 years. 
3. Recent two (2) years experience in critical care nursing, within the last two (5) years.
4. Demonstrated expert application of current theoretical, professional, and practical developments specific to venous thromboembolism.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of patient research process, methods, and techniques gained either through University course work or in a Clinical Research Nurse role.
6. Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, history taking, patient education, and counselling as these relate to thromboembolic disorders.
7. Demonstrated effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to recognize and triage emergent situations.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in writing at an advanced level; eg University course work.
10. Experienced in using Epic Systems and DAWN Clinical Software, preferred.
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary team (including community partners) with a shared goal of achieving excellence in both clinical practice and research activities. 
12. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and public relations skills.
13. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in a busy environment, independently and as a member of a team.
14. Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of hospital staff effectively and collaboratively.
15. Demonstrated ability to use self-directed learning to advance nursing knowledge.

The Thrombosis Service at Juravinski Hospital is a regional, specialized service providing comprehensive assessment and management for adult patients at risk for or diagnosed with venous thromboembolism (VTE). The clinic serves as the centralized site for patients with cancer-associated thrombosis, supporting complex and high-acuity care needs.

Referrals are received from family physicians and specialists across both hospital and community settings. In addition to outpatient management, the service offers inpatient consultation and expertise in anticoagulation therapy. Periprocedural anticoagulation management is provided for patients actively followed by the clinic or undergoing procedures at Juravinski Hospital.

The clinic delivers a broad range of services aimed at optimizing safe, evidence-based thromboembolic care across the continuum.