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About the Role

The Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is responsible for the coordination of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend best practice with clinical expertise. As a key resource in organ and tissue donation, this role provides a great deal of autonomy and the opportunity to liaise and network with a variety of clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. We provide an extensive orientation and training program as well as on-going team support to ensure that you are successful in your role as well as opportunities to grow your broader, long-term career.

Responsibilities

Case management of the donation process from referral to organ recovery
Works collaboratively with donor hospitals, health care teams, transplant programs, tissue banks, air and land transportation carriers, labs and other TGLN staff
Coordinates organ placement and any necessary testing
Responsible for making critical decisions and ensuring that Health Canada regulations are followed
Responsible for facilitating the logistics of organ recovery and arranges transportation for multiple recovery teams (surgeons, land and air transportation)
Responds to calls from referring hospitals, conducts a preliminary assessment of the patient’s history and identifies all relevant donation options
Collaborates with the attending health care team in developing strategies for integrating TGLN services into the end-of-life care plan for the patient and family
Offers health care team initial recommendations related to management of the process or of the patient’s physiologic status, as appropriate, until a Specialist, Organ and Tissue Donation is involved
Documents comprehensive and accurate case notes and enters key information into TGLN’s electronic chart and custom database
Acts as an expert resource in all aspects of organ and tissue donation
Promotes and supports organ and tissue donation best practices
Works 12-hour rotating shifts in a busy 24/7 call centre environment
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
A minimum of one (1) year of critical care nursing experience preferred
Organ donation or transplant nursing experience preferred
All day shifts (weekday and weekend) are required to work in office (subject to change)
Strong understanding of applied pathophysiology, medical diagnostic testing/imaging, and ability to interpret laboratory results
Must be able to sort through large amounts of clinical information, understand/interpret the information and re-communicate the information to internal and external stakeholders
Conflict management and an ability to influence through applying expertise/rational arguments
Experience in case management/coordination
Experience working in a fast-paced time sensitive environment
Ability to problem solve in high pressure, time sensitive situations
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
Strong computer skills
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Skills

Critical care nursing
Organ donation
Transplant nursing
Applied pathophysiology
Medical diagnostic testing/imaging
Laboratory results interpretation
Clinical information analysis
Conflict management
Influencing
Case management/coordination
Problem solving
Communication (written and oral)
Computer skills

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Permanent
Full time
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum of one (1) year of critical care nursing experience preferred
Organ donation or transplant nursing experience preferred

Education Level

Nursing Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Salary/Compensations

$36.05 – $51.60 per hour

Benefits

Extensive orientation and training program
On-going team support
Opportunities to grow broader, long-term career

About the Company

At Ontario Health, we are committed to building a strong organizational culture that unites and empowers all our team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be the health and wellness leaders for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive better health outcomes, experiences, and value for all. Our way of working together is reflected in our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility, and care. We value honesty, trust, respect and compassion.

Equal Opportunity

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.