Unit Summary
As part of the Perioperative Services, Interventional Radiology is a multi-site program which supports a high volume of diverse patients and families. Interfacing with Diagnostic Services, Interventional Radiology provides pre, intra and post procedural care for both adult and pediatric patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Pediatric Sedation team is comprised of specially trained health care professionals working collaboratively to provide excellent patient care to both inpatients and outpatients by reducing pain and stress associated with children's medical tests and procedures. The Pediatric Sedation team provides care to infants and children for procedures and diagnostic tests in 3D, MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology and other satellite areas throughout the hospital.
Our teams are innovative, creative and passionate and are committed to the patients and families we serve.
Position Summary
As a member of a Multidisciplinary Health Care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) for Interventional Radiology and the Pediatric Sedation team applies clinical expertise and knowledge of adult, children and families to plan patient care, provide nursing intervention and evaluate clinical practice across the continuum of care meeting the client and family needs with the core values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability.
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
