Unit Summary
The Cardiac Arrhythmia Unit serves the Central-South region of Ontario and compromises of two procedure rooms, a Reception/Recovery area and an outpatient Device Clinic. The interdisciplinary team comprises cardiologists, clinical fellows, critical care nurses, CV Technicians, medical radiation technologists, nurse clinicians, and a clinical nurse specialist. Interventions include elective, urgent and emergent diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, EP studies, ablations, insertion of permanent pacemakers and implantable cardio defibrillators (ICDs) and left atrial appendage closure.
Position Summary
As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care, and provides nursing care according to the CAU job description, standards of practice for Registered Nurses and the core values at Hamilton Health Science
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days/evening
Qualifications
1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or eligible for temporary registration 2. Current BCLS certification 3. Current EP Lab (Procedure Room and Reception/Recovery) experience 4. Current experience in peri-operative nursing; including assisting with the insertion of arrhythmia devices and conscious sedation monitoring 5. Recent two years' experience (within the last two years) in and successful completion of ECG interpretation/treatment, IV access, venipuncture, defibrillation and pace makers 6. Strong demonstrated clinical background with respect to the knowledge, skill and judgement related to EP nursing, cardiac care and the technical aspects of the EP Lab 7. Demonstrated strong knowledge base of hospital resources, policy and procedure, RHPA, EPS and peri-operative nursing standards of practice 8. Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care 9. Ability to wear a lead apron for extended periods 10. Demonstrated communication, mentoring, team building, organizational and leadership skills 11. Ability to identify, support and present change in a positive manner 12. Evidence of commitment to professional practice and lifelong learning
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
