Patient Intake Nurse (Part-Time, Term)
University of Toronto View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
Req ID: 47679
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Faculty of Dentistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058700
Existing Vacancy: YesDescription:About us:Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes - but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education -- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.Your opportunity:Under the general supervision of the Manager, the incumbent will assess and clarify the physical and mental condition of to determine medical suitability for the Faculty of Dentistry. The incumbent will performs core duties and responsibilities such as reviewing patient charts for completion of medical intake, reviewing patient charts to classify patient health status according to ASA status, reviewing patient charts to determine if further clarification of medical conditions is needed, communicating with appropriate interdisciplinary team to clarify medical conditions, balancing responsibilities to prioritize expediting patient care, and serving as a resource to faculty, instructors, staff by providing medical guidance, in-person or remotely by phone (synchronously) or remotely by email (asynchronously), where needed.This is a term opportunity ending September 2027.Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs
- Using assessment checklists when screening patients
- Acts to expediate patient clearance following medical intake
- Identifying patient ASA status
- Determining if there is a life-threatening illness and independently applying appropriate interventions
- Probing for information to establish needs
- Recording patient data
- Compising and reviewing medical letters
- Providing detailed information to physicians regarding patient needs and background history as required
- Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
- Updating and maintaining Patient Medical Records (immunization records)
- Scheduling appointments
- Confirming appointments
- Exercising extreme care to prevent serious physical or emotional injury or harm
- Bachelor's degree in nursing. Current registration, in good standing with no practice restrictions, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Liability insuracne or membership in a professional association with offers liability insurance (i.e. RNAO).
- Minimum five years' experience in nursing in clinica practice in primary health (i.e. Family Practice, Community Nursing, Occupation Nursing, Emergency).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Must have current BCLS.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
- Demonstrated ability to cooperate and facilitative relationships when working with interdisciplinary team (Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology, Emergency, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills with experience with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office.
- Understands and demonstrates College of Nurses Standards of Practice guidelines including but not limited to ethics, confidentiality, and documentation
- Understands the role of Health and Safety within the University
- Understands and abides by the concepts of PHIPA
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Communicator
- Cooperative
- Courteous
- Efficient
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing
Notes: This is a part-time position (60%FTE) working 3 days per week, with a term end date of September 2027. Therefore, the annual salary is pro-rated to 60%Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.A job description is available upon requestDiversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .