Job Description

The Cardiac Renal unit is a 32-bed unit comprised of 20 telemetry beds, isolation, private, semi-private and ward beds. The team provides care to wide variety of medical patients, including: cardiac/Telemetry, renal, diabetes, complex geriatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal and general medicine.

The Cardiac Renal team ensures that all patient concerns are addressed and provides support and resources when needed. The multidisciplinary team consists of physicians, RN\'s, RPN\'s, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, home and community care and patient service clerks.

As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
• Computer literacy in current software applications
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

You will be a great fit for this position if you have:

• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre