Registered Nurse - Heart Investigation Unit

Unit Summary

Expand your skills as a critical care Registered Nurse by joining our dynamic team in the Heart Investigation Unit (HIU). The HIU at Hamilton Health Sciences is the largest centre in Ontario, consisting of four state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratories and a 32-bed recovery & reception area. In the past year, over 10,500 procedures have been performed in the HIU which include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, valvuloplasties and percutaneous aortic valve implantations.

Our team members, physicians and management are dedicated to continuing to advance the education and skill set of our nursing team. We offer a fulsome and comprehensive orientation designed to set you up for success. We offer many continuing education opportunities at both the unit level and corporately to help you to continue to develop your skills and reach your career goals.

Hamilton Health Sciences is one of Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare systems. As a member of our team you will open countless doors for future opportunities.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role on our mission driven team. As a member of the health care team the RNs are trained to work both within the cardiac catheterization laboratories and the recovery & reception area. This unique environment provides staff with the opportunity to participate in and help to advance care of our patients throughout the full continuum of their time within the HIU. Staff are provided with the opportunity for additional specialized training within the catheterization laboratories. If you are an individual who thrives in a fast paced and changing environment then the HIU may be the right fit for you.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby / call

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

2. Current BCLS certification, ACLS certification

3. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) in acute cardiac care nursing and critical care nursing

4. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) with interventional cardiology procedures

5. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) in and successful completion of ECG interpretation / treatment, hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines and pulmonary artery catheters), ventilation, IV access, venipuncture, defibrillation, pacemakers

6. Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of an acute cardiac population and critically ill adults

7. Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process and evidence of the ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques effectively in a critical care setting.

8. demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

9. Ability to perform well in critical high stress situations

10. Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time

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.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset