REPOSTED - Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging, GEN

Job Number: JR103985### ###

Job Title:

REPOSTED - Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging, GEN### ### Job Category:
Nurse### ### Hospital

Location:

General Site### ### Job Type: Permanent, Part time### ### ### ### Number of Positions: 1### ### Union: ONA### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $40.24 - $57.68### ###

Hours:

Days, Afternoons Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites,
** Scarborough Health Network (SHN)
** is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals.

SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named
** Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024!
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* Job Description:

** Scarborough Health Network
- Diagnostic Imaging (DI) employs a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care utilizing the skills of physicians, specialized technologists and a number of other professionals.  Diagnostic Imaging program is offering an opportunity to Registered Nurses interested to work in Interventional Radiology who are registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).  At the General Site, DI has opened its newly built facilities and expanding Interventional care by adding an additional Angiography imaging suite and a 10-bed prep and recovery unit.  

RNs will have an opportunity to scrub and circulate in IR procedure rooms, prep and recovery area, as well as Ultrasound and CT guided procedures.

Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The nursing role involves a collaborative approach to the coordination of Diagnostic procedures with all units in the hospital. The nurse will assist the radiologists in performing procedures and support the technical staff in assuring a high quality of patient care at the General, Birchmount, and Centenary sites.

Demands of the role include supporting a busy patient program the nurse will actively manage multiple patients, including preparation and recovery. All staff are required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment which will include a protective lead apron.
** Company Vacancy/Request for Transfer**:  The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the closing date.

** Requirements**:
* Current RN certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Critical Care certificate from a recognized institution or equivalent experience, required
* Currently Certified in BCLS and ACLS at Health Care Provider level
* Minimum 2 years current emergency, and/or critical care nursing experience required
* Minimum 1 year current DI experience an asset
* Proficient in IV Insertion
* Able to initiate cardiac monitoring, identify cardiac dysrhythmias, and administer and monitor patients receiving procedural sedation
* Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain competency in Interventional Radiology and pre/post-recovery care
* Available to provide on-call support evenings, weekend, and holidays
* Must be able to wear Radiation Personal Protective wear (approx. 20-25 lbs lead aprons) for extended periods of time
* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
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