Unit Summary

Diagnostic Services supports a high volume of diverse adult and pediatric patients and families, providing service within Radiology, CT Scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound and Interventional. Most areas within this Unit function 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Position Summary

As a member of a Multidisciplinary Health Care team, the Registered Nurse coordinates, performs and evaluates interventional diagnostic radiology examinations and provides patient care to meet the clients and family needs with the core values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability. Guides and directs clinical and technical associates in a teaching and research environment and functions independently with diverse & complex patient population and procedures in all area of Diagnostic Services. Rotation though all modalities and sites based on qualifications and unit requirements maybe required.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays (standby as required)

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

2. Current BCLS registration

3. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or willingness to certify.

4. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or willingness to certify if applying at a site which specializes in pediatric patient

5. 1 year recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care or emergency room nursing

6. 1 year recent (within 2 years) experience in Procedural Room or Operating Room nursing.

7. Port-a-Cath and Central Line Access certified

8. PACU and/or assessment component of the critical care course

9. Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills

10. Effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment

11. Evidence of participation in on going education & professional development

12. Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment.

13. Within 30 minutes for call to site.

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Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement