Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Program & Department

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

01 August 2027

Union

ONA

Requisition Close Date

12 August 2026

FTE

1.00

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$41.15 - $58.98 (  )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

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.

This posting is to work within the Catheterization Lab until August 1, 2027
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• 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
• 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

Practices competently within the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses in Ontario as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario in the following standards areas:

• Professional service to the public
• Application of knowledge
• Professional behaviour and accountability/responsibility
• 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
• Co…