Registered Practical Nurse - Cardiac Care Ward (CEN)

Job Number: J0622-0769

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Cardiac Care Ward (CEN)

Department: RVC Cardiac Care Ward

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Centenary

Job Type: Part Time

Number Of Positions: 1

Union: CUPE Local 5852

Hours: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

MIN HRLY RATE: $29.91/Hour

MAX HRLY RATE: $32.65/Hour

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department.
We are also proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022!

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Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Care Program, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for personal care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Diploma prepared Registered Practical Nurse or proof of upgraded equivalent skills.
• Current CPR/BCLS certificate.
• Health Assessment course from a recognized institution or equivalent course.
• Current cardiac and telemetry nursing experience (1 year).
• Coronary Care 1 course from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• Successfully complete in-house arrhythmia quiz.
• Demonstrated skills in providing cardiac related patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
•Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an interprofessional team member in a fast paced demanding environment
•Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
•Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
•Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
•Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record

Asset:

•Physical Assessment course
•Courses related to cardiac and heart failure

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community's unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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