Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse — Patient-Centered Care

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide primary care for cardiovascular patients in the ICU setting. The role focuses on assessment, intervention, patient education and advocacy within a patient-centered care framework and the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS and ACLS as preferred, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, and relevant coronary care and critical care

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certificate; ACLS preferred.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Coronary Care Course I & II required.
• Critical Care Course Certificate required.
• One year ICU experience required.
• Experience post PCI/EP procedures preferred.
• Arrhythmia interpretation required.
• Venipuncture experience.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and patient-centred care principles.
• Adaptability to fast-changing, stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Primary care for cardiovascular ICU patients.
• Assessment, intervention, education and advocacy for patients.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Priority setting

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork facilitation

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Person-centred care

Ability to work under stress

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Coronary Care Course I & II

Critical Care Course Certificate

BCLS Certificate

ACLS Certification

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide primary care for cardiovascular patients in the ICU setting. The role focuses on assessment, intervention, patient education and advocacy within a patient-centered care framework and the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS and ACLS as preferred, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, and relevant coronary care and critical care