Registered Nurse- Specialist, Organ & Tissue Donation (Kingston)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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To obtain a French translation of the following job posting please email . Requests will be addressed within three business days and the application window will be extended by three business days.

At Ontario Health we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity inspiration tenacity humility and care.

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 casual Registered Nurse Specialist Organ and Tissue Donation for the Kingston and surrounding region with a history of excellence in clinical practice who thrives on making a difference. The incumbent will report directly to the Manager Hospital Programs.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to guide each step of the donation process including donor identification through referral indicators donor suitability assessment death determination approach and consent with families to the 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 interacting with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process
Establishes collaborative approach plans with health care providers (HCP) to enable every potential donors 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
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
Works a variety of shifts including on-call shifts with travel within Kingston and the surrounding area
Works the minimum shift requirements:
one 8-16 hour on-call shift per week (includes day evening and night shifts)
one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday)
one statutory holiday per year (when on a Monday with weekend included)
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
Must be proficient in Microsoft applications
Valid G drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Knowledge and Skills

Compassionate dedicated; demonstrates professional leadership skills
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-directed and able to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrates sensitivity to spiritual cultural and other relevant contexts of care
Demonstrates ability to effectively work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders at multiple levels
Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

Employment Type: Casual

Employment Location: Kingston and surrounding region

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 Mtis Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities. To receive a copy of this job posting in French please contact us at . Your request will be responded to within three business days and will not impact your ability to apply for this role.

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 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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