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Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Human Healthcare • Mississauga, CA • 6m ago

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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 required
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 required
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
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 required
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent Client Safety guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

THE CARDIOLOGY RN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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 the 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 the continuity of care in the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 2 years Acute Medicine experience required
Cardiac experience within the last 5 years preferred
Coronary Care 1 required
Must pass an arrhythmia quiz obtaining an 80% to move onto the interview phase required
Must pass Cardiology Challenge exam obtaining an 80% within 30 days of hire
Experience performing 12 lead ECG and/or rhythm interpretation (within the past 2 years) required
Experience in care of patient with TPN, NG Tubes, Chest Tubes, Wound care, Enteral Feeds, , Blood collection and Isolation (within the last 2 years) preferred

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please apply with your resume and complete the required application fields. Only those selected for interview may be contacted.