Registered Nurse - Coronary ICU

Registered Nurse - Coronary ICU - Toronto, Ontario

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 2 POSITIONS

Job Posting #: 919469

Union: ONA - TG

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Coronary ICU (CICU)

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: 37.50 hrs/wk

Wage range: $35.52 - $50.85 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts; Days/Nights/Weekends

Posted Date: 5/18/2023

Closing Date: Until filled

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Position Summary

The Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) provides quaternary level support for acutely ill cardiac patients. As the provincial centre for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, patients born with heart defects who require medical interventions are cared for in the CICU. As a member of the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) team, the REGISTERED NURSE will practice in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

- Systematically collecting data about the health of the patient for initial screening, on-going or selected in-depth assessment in order to determine diagnosis. - Identifying priorities, target dates, strategies or interventions in order to contribute to the individualized care plan and achieving optimal outcome for the patient. - Safely and effectively performing the strategies and intervention directed by the care plan. - Evaluating the extent to which the best possible outcomes have been achieved. - Providing educational guidance to the patient group. - Documenting patient records. - Acting as patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights. - Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required. - Caring for patients with invasive arterial and hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumps, SLED dialysis, and more.

Qualifications

- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification - Two (2) years recent cardiology experience. - Completion of a recognized Critical Care course. Successful internal candidates will be considered for sponsorship. - Capable of complying to the physical demands of the unit. - Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model. - Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills - Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing demands. - Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S) certification is an asset. - B.Sc. N. preferred. - Previous CICU/ICU experience preferred. Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. - Competitive offer packages - Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ ) - Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service - A flexible work environment - Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization - Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.