Registered Nurse – Heart Investigation Unit

Unit SummaryThe Heart Investigation Unit serves the Central-South region of Ontario and comprises 4 cardiac catheterization labs and a 32 bed reception/recovery area. The interdisciplinary team comprises cardiologists, critical care nurses, HIU technicians and medical radiation technologists. Interventions include left and right heart catheterizations and interventional procedures such as angioplasty, stent insertion, valvuloplasty and transcutaneous aortic valve implantation.Position SummaryAs a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the job description and standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the HIU.Schedule Work Hoursdays, evenings, nights,weekends, holidays (standby/call as required)Qualifications1. 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 timeAs a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.GuidelinesHamilton 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 Human Resources 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