Job Description

Summary of Duties

Responsible for primary care of cardiac patients for interventional procedure (Pecutaneous Coronary Intervention, Electrophysiologic Studies, Ablation, Cardioversion, TEE, etc). The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, patient education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Centred Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.




Qualifications/Skills:


Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses Current B.C.L.S. Certificate

required

One year recent Cardiology experience

required

Coronary Care I and II

required

One year recent experience in the care of PCI and EP patients

a must

Arrhythmia interpretation

required

Experience with venipuncture

required

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment Demonstrated commitment to continuing education with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Cardiology/Cardiovascular Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, such as Patient-Centred Care, 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 Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner * Ability to function independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team