Registered Nurse - Specialist, Organ & Tissue Donation (London)
Registered Nurse - Specialist, Organ & Tissue Donation (London) Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 1, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id R108110
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity!
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is currently seeking a highly motivated permanent full-time Organ and Tissue Donation Specialist for the London and surrounding area, with a history of excellence in clinical practice who thrives on making a difference.
The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Hospital Programs and act as the TGLN liaison in their designated hospitals, guiding, developing and implementing hospital policy that supports an effective organ and tissue donation program through the incorporation of best practices.
The Specialist will also guide each step of the donation process including donor identification through referral indicators, donor suitability assessment, death determination, approach and consent with families, and medical donor management optimizing organ yield for recipient transplantation.
Here is what you will be doing:
Conducts clinical assessments, clinical evaluations and clinical/medical management of the potential donor in a manner consistent with established guidelines, as well as interacts with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process.
Acts as a liaison in the designated hospitals, participates in policy and procedures development review and implementation following best practice guidelines and appropriate over-arching legislation.
Establishes collaborative approach plans with health care providers (HCP) to enable every potential donor's family the opportunity to donate lifesaving organs and tissues for transplantation.
Facilitates ongoing communication with the health care team as required and provides regular updates on the donation process as desired by the donor family.
Maintains hospital referral base and implements strategies aimed at increasing and improving performance outcomes in organ and tissue donation.
Fosters and maintains effective partnerships with key individuals including hospital administration, professional groups within the hospital and outside and initiate changes in practice to increase organ and tissue donation in assigned hospitals.
Collects and reports data to Trillium Gift of Life Network regarding referrals and actual donations and other activities carried out at the hospitals that support organ and tissue donation.
Supports the health care team by requesting resources for tests or procedures required to determine medical suitability as requested by the transplant team.
Recovers past medical history from multiple sources, Health Records, Family Doctor, previous admissions to other hospital sites as part of the extensive assessment for exceptional distribution release of organs for transplantation.
Negotiates OR resources to support the donor organ recovery surgery.
Identifies issues for follow-up and quality control and adherence to Health Canada directives, ensuring the safety of the organ and tissue supply.
Work 8 hour shifts subject to change as per clinical needs.
Participates in an on-call rotation.
Performs other duties consistent with role profile, as required.
Here is what you will need to be successful: Education and Experience
Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
Minimum three (3) years critical care and/or relevant organ and tissue donation experience an asset or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
Knowledge and Skills
Compassionate, dedicated; demonstrates professional leadership skills.
Self-directed and able to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates sensitivity to spiritual, cultural and other relevant contexts of care.
Formal and informal educational programming experience is a definite asset.
Ability to effectively work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders at multiple levels.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft applications.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Employment Location:
London and surrounding area
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Note:
As part of the initial recruitment screening process, Applicants must confirm that they are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. If Applicants are not Fully Vaccinated, they will be asked to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. If no such accommodation is identified, the Applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
Get in Touch Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.
About Us Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.
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Registered Nurse - Specialist, Organ & Tissue Donation (London) Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 1, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id R108110
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity!
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is currently seeking a highly motivated permanent full-time Organ and Tissue Donation Specialist for the London and surrounding area, with a history of excellence in clinical practice who thrives on making a difference.
The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Hospital Programs and act as the TGLN liaison in their designated hospitals, guiding, developing and implementing hospital policy that supports an effective organ and tissue donation program through the incorporation of best practices.
The Specialist will also guide each step of the donation process including donor identification through referral indicators, donor suitability assessment, death determination, approach and consent with families, and medical donor management optimizing organ yield for recipient transplantation.
Here is what you will be doing:
Conducts clinical assessments, clinical evaluations and clinical/medical management of the potential donor in a manner consistent with established guidelines, as well as interacts with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process.
Acts as a liaison in the designated hospitals, participates in policy and procedures development review and implementation following best practice guidelines and appropriate over-arching legislation.
Establishes collaborative approach plans with health care providers (HCP) to enable every potential donor's family the opportunity to donate lifesaving organs and tissues for transplantation.
Facilitates ongoing communication with the health care team as required and provides regular updates on the donation process as desired by the donor family.
Maintains hospital referral base and implements strategies aimed at increasing and improving performance outcomes in organ and tissue donation.
Fosters and maintains effective partnerships with key individuals including hospital administration, professional groups within the hospital and outside and initiate changes in practice to increase organ and tissue donation in assigned hospitals.
Collects and reports data to Trillium Gift of Life Network regarding referrals and actual donations and other activities carried out at the hospitals that support organ and tissue donation.
Supports the health care team by requesting resources for tests or procedures required to determine medical suitability as requested by the transplant team.
Recovers past medical history from multiple sources, Health Records, Family Doctor, previous admissions to other hospital sites as part of the extensive assessment for exceptional distribution release of organs for transplantation.
Negotiates OR resources to support the donor organ recovery surgery.
Identifies issues for follow-up and quality control and adherence to Health Canada directives, ensuring the safety of the organ and tissue supply.
Work 8 hour shifts subject to change as per clinical needs.
Participates in an on-call rotation.
Performs other duties consistent with role profile, as required.
Here is what you will need to be successful: Education and Experience
Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
Minimum three (3) years critical care and/or relevant organ and tissue donation experience an asset or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
Knowledge and Skills
Compassionate, dedicated; demonstrates professional leadership skills.
Self-directed and able to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates sensitivity to spiritual, cultural and other relevant contexts of care.
Formal and informal educational programming experience is a definite asset.
Ability to effectively work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders at multiple levels.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft applications.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Employment Location:
London and surrounding area
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Note:
As part of the initial recruitment screening process, Applicants must confirm that they are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. If Applicants are not Fully Vaccinated, they will be asked to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. If no such accommodation is identified, the Applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
Get in Touch Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.
About Us Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.
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