Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; CICU - Regular

Summary of Duties

Responsible for the primary care of cardiovascular patients that require intensive care. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, patient education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Centered Care concept and principles and the Mission, Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with members of the interprofessional health care team.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS Certificate required; ACLS preferred
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Coronary Care Course I & II required
• Critical Care Course Certificate required
• One year recent ICU experience required
• One year recent experience in the care of patients post PCI and EP procedures
• Arrhythmia Interpretation required
• Experience with venipuncture required
• Demonstrates excellence and effective ability in: interpersonal relationships, oral and written communication skills, organization skills, priority setting skills, problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, and conflict resolution
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding in person- centred care approach and principles
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment in a positive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Cardiology/Cardiovascular
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational initiatives and quality improvement projects
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team