2024002638 - Registered Nurse I

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse I in Diagnostic Imaging provides specialized interventional radiology procedures for acute, chronic and critically ill patients (neonatal and pediatric). Work includes completing advanced assessment and monitoring of patients pre, during, and post procedures as necessary ( review patient history, vital signs, blood work, chart, medication); assisting physicians with guiding instruments such as sheaths, catheters and wires through blood vessels or the skin in procedures in Ultrasound, CT ( circulating and scrub nurse); performing IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion, and PCA pump setup; administering conscious sedation; monitoring neuro visual / neuro signs; performing sterile scrub techniques and thrombolytics; and draping patients. The position also provides professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to patients. This position requires a two-week orientation.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Regularly moves / lifts equipment / machinery / supplies over 50 lbs. and regularly required to restrain / reposition / move / lift over 50 lbs.

Constantly required to wear a lead apron, thyroid collar, and other protective equipment weighing over 25 lbs. for extended periods of time due to radiation exposure.

Constantly stands / walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with Diagnostic Imaging procedures while providing patient care.

Constantly uses fine finger / precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe / monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc.

Repetition of work requires alertness when performing risk assessments, administering medications and treatments. A higher level of alertness is required when observing patients who may be at risk for their safety or are aggressive, and for responding to codes.

May be subject to time pressures and deadlines and may lack control over work pace.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an approved / recognized school of nursing program is required.

A current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.

Current BLS for Health Care Providers Certification is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.