Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19182 (2026-19182)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre seeks a Registered Nurse for CVICU with strong ICU experience to provide primary care, assessment, intervention, and patient advocacy. The role emphasizes person-centred care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Ontario nursing license (OCN), BCLS/MS ACLS certifications, and a nursing degree; CVICU/critical care experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Nurses (OCN).
• BCLS certification current; ACLS preferred.
• CVICU/ICU experience required for role.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred for this position.
• Critical Care Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to CVICU patients including assessment, intervention, education and advocacy.
• Support patient-centred care philosophy and Sunnybrook's mission and values.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure best patient outcomes.

Skills

ICU & CVICU experience

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organization skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Decision making

Clinical critical thinking

Haemodynamic equipment

Nursing leadership

Education

Ontario RN registration

BCLS certificate

ACLS certificate

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Critical Care Certificate

Job description

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for primary care of CVICU patients. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to, assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Person-Centred Care concept and principles and the mission and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and works closely with other members

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for primary care of CVICU patients. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to, assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Person-Centred Care concept and principles and the mission and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and works closely with other members

Qualification & Skills

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current BCLS certificate
• Current ACLS certificate preferred
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Critical Care Certificate
• Must have ICU & CVICU experience
• Successful completion of the CVICU entrance quiz
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to cardiovascular care specialties
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, such as completion of the Patient Centred Care Course and participation in nursing council, unit committees and quality improvement projects
• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution
• Possesses intellectual skills for problem-solving, critical thinking and ability to integrate knowledge of physiological principle involving multiple organ systems with emphasis on cardio-pulmonary
• Adept in use of haemodynamic equipment
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care approach and principles