Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab Part Time Sault Ste. Marie

Responsibilities

• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provides health teaching to patients and family.
• Works in a rapid‑paced setting, assisting a cardiologist with invasive cardiac procedures including angiography, right‑heart catheterizations and measurements, and pacemaker insertions.
• Post‑procedure monitoring, including removal of femoral sheaths.
• Works wearing a lead apron/vest and thyroid collar (10‑15 lbs) all day.

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• ACLS certification, current.
• Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).
• ECG interpretation.

• 2 years acute care experience.
• Active care of cardiology patients and experience in a cardiology department (cardiology clinic, cardiology rehabilitation).

• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of patients.
• Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated behavior consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and values.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, qualified, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.

Note:

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. J-18808-Ljbffr