Registered Nurse, Pacemaker Clinic

Job Description

Sinai Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Pacemaker Clinic. The role is located at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.. The RN has a specialty-based focus that supports the nursing clinical management of cardiac patients with rhythm disturbances. You will be part of a team applying nursing knowledge-based practice for the care of cardiac patients with implanted devices

In this role you will:

• Perform cardiac device checks and programming/ to interrogate, interpret and reprogram cardiac devices (pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers and defibrillators)
• Interpret cardiac arrhythmia
• Arrange new pacemaker implantations and pulse generator replacements
• Plan and schedule procedures in coordination with the implanting nursing and medical team, initial communications with potential recipients of devices and their families
• Practice within the RN scope, uses and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base clinical competence in triaging, assessing and supporting cardiac patients referred to the pacemaker clinic
• Collect and interpret data about the health of the patient in order to implement appropriate plans for care in collaboration with the medical team
• Support patients and families through education regarding illnesses, diagnostic tests, treatment and support services
• Consult with health care professionals in the management of discharged patients, arranging follow-up in the ambulatory clinic and promoting continuity
• Provide telephone contact with patients, families and caregivers as needed
• Develop and maintain standards of nursing practice and management of patient care
• Interpret and foster the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing Participates in research activities and initiating and implementing evidence based practice to support outpatient practices
• Participate in corporate education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession of nursing
• Promote and support the maintenance of a safe patient care and work environment from a practice perspective
• Collaborate with the leadership team in creating a positive work environment
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in cardiac device checks and programming
• Proficiency in the interrogation, testing and programming of pacemakers in common use in Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• Previous Pacemaker Clinic experience
• Cardiology certification from Canadian Nurses Association

Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge in the interpretation of ECG’s of patients with pacemaker
• Member of RNAO or other professional associations / organizations relevant to the role
• Expertise in comprehensive cardiac nursing assessment
• Expertise in the use and interpretation of pacemaker programming and diagnostic abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to manage competing demands
• Strong decision making, problem recognition, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history