Registered Nurse- Cardiology and Vascular Surgery
2 weeks ago
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
Located in Hamilton's downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program is a provincial leader in both volume and complexity of care provided. The HGH stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to care, and our burn treatment program is one of only two in Ontario. The cardiac and vascular program performs more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province.
Position SummaryThe Cardiology and Vascular Surgery Unit, located at the Hamilton General Hospital 4 West is comprised of 19 Cardiology beds and 13 Vascular beds. Within the unit, there are 3 cardiology and 4 vascular step-down unit beds, as well as an assessment bay for vascular patients and capacity to ECG monitor by telemetry.
4 West patients could include those with heart failure, patients with CAD recovering from a AMI or ACS event; patients following PCI; patients with valvular, pericardial or myopathic conditions requiring investigation or treatment; complex arrhythmias including those for EPS, ablation or device (pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator) management. Vascular patients are admitted pre and post-operatively and cared for by an interdisciplinary team after undergoing vascular surgical procedures.
Our 4 West nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. HGH provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.
Schedule Work HoursRotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
QualificationsCurrent Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Knowledge of and experience in medical/surgical nursing
Completion of Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) training, or interested in and ability to complete CPO training offered by HHS (ECG interpretation and monitoring)
Experience in IV access, venipuncture, cardiac rhythm monitoring, and post-operative patient care.
Current knowledge of the assessment and management of an acute cardiac and vascular population.
Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care planning process and evidence of the ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques effectively in an acute cardiology and vascular setting.
Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team including nursing collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, stressful environment, maintaining professionalism and excellent team collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs.
Willingness to participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and innovation.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Guidelines Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
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