Cardiac - Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Procedures Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager Cardiac Procedures Unit you will be responsible for the provision of optimal care for patients in the prep and recovery area as well as those undergoing various procedures within a cardiac catheterization lab.

Accountabilities:

Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care

Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations

Professional patient-centered care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment

Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment

Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures

Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patients health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles

Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Qualifications :

Critical care experience within the last five years with a minimum of three years in acute resus Critical Care Unit and/or Intensive Care Unit is required

Coronary care I and II required

ACLS required

Must pass an arrhythmia quiz obtaining an 80% to move on to the interview phase

Experience with hemodynamic monitoring is required

Femoral and Radial arterial management experience is required

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position lead apron required

Strong background in cardiovascular physiology electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation required

Experience in the care of post angiogram angioplasty patients (within the last two years) preferred

Critical Care certificate preferred

Experience with pacemaker device analyzing/programming is preferred

Experience with sterile operating room and aseptic techniques or septic ORNAC standards is preferred

Experience with managing an inter-aortic balloon pumps preferred

Experience with AXIOM Sensis is preferred

Must be able to respond to callbacks and arrive on-site within 30 minutes

Must be cross-trained in both prep and recovery area and cardiac catheterization lab within one year of hire

Core competencies:

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Sound knowledge of nursing process theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession

BCLS/ACLS required

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication problem-solving conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team

Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centered care

Experience with patient and family health teaching required

Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required

Excellent customer service organizational and critical-thinking skills required

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field

Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment

Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care

Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions

Excellent physical assessment skills required

Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines

Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration

May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites

Excellent attendance punctuality and work record

Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology

Additional Information :

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:

Minimum: $40.24 per hour

Maximum: $57.68 per hour

Internal application deadline: Monday July 14 2025

Applications are still open for external applicants.

#LI-FN1

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at .

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time