Registered Nurse - Schulich Heart Centre: Cardiac Cath Lab - Temporary Full-Time (2023-231866)

We currently have a Temporary Full-Time (until approx. January 2025) opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Schulich Heart Centre: Cardiac Cath Lab at our Bayview campus.

Hours Of Work

Weekdays: Days, Evenings; 10 hours; As per schedule

On Call Required

Summary of Duties

The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: patient assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy; sets up and assists with Diagnostic and Interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab including but not limited to Vascular and Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, Stenting, IVUS, and Rotablation, TAVI, MitraClip and other procedures, Implantation of Pacemakers and Internal Cardiac Defibrillators, and Electrophysiology Studies and Ablations; Scrub, circulate, hemodynamic monitoring of patients, use of Power Injector procedures in the Cath Lab; Preparation and recovery of patients in B3; Requires regular wearing of lead aprons during shifts.

The RN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Centred Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with other members of the multi-professional team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution
• Recent clinical experience in a Cath Lab or equivalent setting an asset
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment in a positive manner
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team
• Coronary Care Certificate, Emergency Nursing Certificate, or Critical Care Certificate required
• Current Certification with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Electrophysiology experience an asset
• BCLS and ACLS required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) quoting 231866 to:

Human Resources

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

To apply, please click "Apply for Position" at the bottom of this page.