Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

RVH’s Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU) is a 16-bed, 14,300 square‑foot space which includes two procedure rooms featuring first‑in‑Canada technology to perform cardiac angiograms, angioplasty and pacemaker implantation. Reporting to the Cardiac Intervention Unit & Cardiac Care Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible for the provision of optimal care for Cardiology patients undergoing various procedures within a cardiac intervention unit & pre/post procedure area.

• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Critical Care Certificate preferred or completion within two years of hire
• Coronary Care I & II required
• Current BCLS required
• Current ACLS required
• Must pass a screening arrhythmia quiz obtaining an 80% to move onto interview phase

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience or equivalent experience in ED/CCU or ICU is required
• Previous Cardiac Intervention Unit experience is required for vacancies in the Cath Lab
• Previous pre and post experience is required for vacancies in pre & post area
• Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump experience is preferred
• Strong background in cardiovascular physiology, electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation is required
• Experience with aortic hemodynamic monitoring is required
• Groin management experience is required
• Experience with pacemaker device analyzing/programming is required

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Commitment to patient and family‑centered care
• Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
• Demonstrates technical skills—computer software and audio‑visual equipment
• Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members
• Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice

• Professional service to the public
• Knowledge
• Application of knowledge
• Continued competence
• Professional behaviour and accountability/responsibility
• Ethics
• Maintains clinical competence
• Adheres to legal and ethical principles relevant to nursing practice
• Keeps current relative to trends and professional/health care related issues
• Provides the daily direct care for assigned patients(s) in the Cardiac Intervention Unit pre and post area
• Communicates any changes in status of patient with MRP and Resource/Charge Nurse Professional Care

• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice
• Evaluates patient outcomes in reference to identified goals
• Continuously modifies practice and plan of care based on evaluation of outcomes
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop, review, modify and update the patient’s plan of care
• Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes where the patient’s outcome is unpredictable
• Provides care in a compassionate and empathetic manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients and their families and staff
• Utilizes infection prevention and control best practices
• Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Incorporates current validated research and evidence‑based practice into clinical practice
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
• Assists in the development and the delivery of the nursing unit orientation program

• Participates in life long professional learning
• Participates in continuing education programs and certification, as appropriate, in accordance with unit specific requirements
• Partici…