Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Job Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 5, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 0, ext. 0, or email [email protected].

To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for a Registered Nurse to support our Coronary Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital.

The Coronary Care Unit is committed to Critical Care Services Ontario’s Practice Standards for Critical Care Nursing in Ontario. The coronary care unit is a 6-bed coronary care unit. We care for a variety of patients with cardiac conditions, including patients experiencing cardiac events that may include acute coronary syndromes and cardiac arrhythmias that may occur in all patient groups including the high-risk obstetrical patients. This Unit is a stand-alone unit located on South

Job Requirements

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN (preferred)
• Completion of Level 2 Critical Care Certificate or equivalent from an accredited academic institution (preferred)
• Completion of Cardiology Nursing – level 3 course (required)
• Current / recent 1 - 2 years Adult Medical / Surgical experience
• Current BCLS certificate
• Current ACLS certificate (preferred)
• Sound knowledge base and demonstrated skill in : advanced assessment and documentation arrhythmia interpretations defibrillation temporary pacemakers hemodynamic monitoring high alert drug administration lead ECG interpretation set-up and assistance in bedside procedures e.g. cardiac line insertions, etc. complex cardiac patient care e.g. patients requiring inotropes such as dobutamine, milrinone, etc. monitoring telemetry and caring for patients who require or have received thrombolytic therapy monitoring and transporting cardiac patients for inter-facility transfers; pre and post cardiac procedures providing patient education re : cardiac medications, pre / post procedure expectations, etc.
• Commitment to, patient and family centered care, professional practice, personal development, shared leadership and team based decision making
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to function independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Skilled at multi-tasking with excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated excellent work performance and attendance history