Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Cardiology Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses, and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient’s health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families, including thorough discharge instructions to ensure continuity of care in the community

• Minimum of two years acute medicine experience required
• Cardiac experience within the last five years preferred
• Coronary Care Level 1 required
• Must pass an arrhythmia quiz with at least 80% to move onto the interview phase
• Must pass cardiology challenge exam with at least 80% within 30 days of hire
• Experience performing 12‑lead ECG and/or rhythm interpretation (within the past two years) required
• Experience in care of patients with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation (within the last two years preferred)

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family‑centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical‑thinking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast‑paced environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology

Hours:

Currently days/evenings, 8 and 12 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements).

Salary:
Minimum: $41.15 per hour – Maximum: $58.98 per hour.

Internal Final date to receive applications:
June 15, 2026.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human

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