Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient Cardiology

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Union: SEIU
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: InpatientCardiology Unit (5B PMB)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range :$37.33 -$38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 0.5 FTE (Minimum 2-3 shifts per week – with options to pick up more based on unit needs)
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts (Must be available to work Days/Nights/Weekends/Stat Holidays)
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Job Summary:

This 28-bed Inpatient Cardiology Unit serves adult cardiology patients who require primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels of assessment, diagnosis and intervention of their cardiac condition. The unit is structured to encompass five services for our cardiology population including general cardiology, electrophysiology, adult congenital populations, heart failure and consults. Staff Nurses develop skills in arrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring.

The majority of patients have diagnoses of:

• Acute coronary syndrome
• Cardiomyopathy
• Heart failure
• Patients with Dysrhythmias
• Congenital heart defects
• Stable Pre- and Post-cardiac catheterization patients

Duties:

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include:

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Current Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• Minimum one (1) year Cardiac experience preferred
• Coronary Care 1 Nursing Certificate will be considered an asset
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including telemetry, pacemaker management and arrhythmias identification and interpretation will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-alert medication commonly used in cardiology
• Demonstrated comprehensive cardiovascular assessment skills, including recognition of deterioration and initiation of appropriate interventions
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills with the team, colleagues, patients and families
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Experience with EPIC Hyperspace System
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-informed practice
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Demonstrated ability to provide patient and family education related to cardiac conditions, medication, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.