Cardiac ICU RN – Critical Care & Post-PCI Expert

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for cardiovascular care in the ICU. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients while collaborating with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes heart-centred nursing, acute care experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS Certificate required; ACLS preferred
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Coronary Care Course I & II required
• Critical Care Course Certificate required
• One year recent ICU experience required
• One year recent experience in care of patients post PCI and EP procedures
• Arrhythmia Interpretation required
• Venipuncture experience required
• Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal and written/oral communication, organization, priority setting, problem solving, and team work
• Ability to integrate critical thinking in patient care and apply person-centred care principles
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing and stressful environments
• Commitment to continuing education in Cardiology/Cardiovascular
• Commitment to organizational initiatives and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for cardiovascular patients in ICU settings
• Perform assessments and plan interventions
• Educate patients and advocate for patient-centered care
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team
• Support quality improvement and organizational initiatives

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Priority setting

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Person-centred care

Adaptability

Continuing education

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

BCLS Certificate

ACLS Certificate (preferred)

Coronary Care Course I & II

Critical Care Course Certificate

Job description

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for cardiovascular care in the ICU. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients while collaborating with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes heart-centred nursing, acute care experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to continuing professional development.