Registered Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry

Njoyn; Brantford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Telemetry and Cardiology team. In this vital role, you will utilize your clinical expertise to deliver exceptional patient care, ensuring safety and effectiveness in all nursing practices. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values professional development and teamwork. You will engage in patient assessments, care planning, and education, making a significant impact on patients' health outcomes. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current telemetry or cardiology experience.
• Proficient in patient assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care in the Telemetry and Cardiology program.
• Manage patient care assignments and coordinate care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

Medication Calculation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

IV Infusion Pumps

Telemetry Packs

Glucometers

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital.
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Centralized Education Fund – Opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses).
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• HOOPP Pension Plan.
• Predictable work locations.
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency, utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, addresses health educational needs for patients and families, and other health care providers, manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient unit operations and acts in a clinical leadership role in the coordination of patient care for all assigned patients. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Medical Cardiology, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all patients in the Telemetry and Cardiology program.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current nursing experience in a telemetry or cardiology setting.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Successful completion of a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation course.
• Member of RNAO an asset.

Mandatory Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work within a Total Patient Care Delivery system in which regulated health care professionals practice to their full scope adhering to the practice standards as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proven critical thinking skills, creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient-centric approach.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other members of the BCHS and external partners.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning including but not limited to:
• Completion of patient assessments, identification of patient needs, collaborative care planning with clients and families, implementation of nursing interventions, evaluation and documentation.
• Ensuring a discharge plan is part of the individualized plan of care.
• Engaging patient and family in health teaching to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac medications as well as general drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusions administration, and patient monitoring for medication effects (i.e. non-titrated vasoactive agents, platelet inhibitors, anti-arrhythmia agents, and insulin).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of advanced interventions to stabilize a patient awaiting transfer to Critical Care or other facilities for urgent diagnostic procedures.
• Demonstrated competencies in phlebotomy, IV initiation as well as care for central lines.
• Demonstrated technical competencies in effective use of associated equipment including, but not limited to:
• IV Infusion pumps, oxygen delivery systems, telemetry packs, glucometers, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring, specialty beds and overlay mattresses, closed chest tube drainage systems, and wound management systems.
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students.

Primary responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. 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 Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.