Registered Nurse - CVICU

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24-bed unit, the largest of its kind in Canada and the third largest in North America. The unit accommodates 1,500 heart surgery patients and 30 heart transplant patients annually. It also provides care to vascular surgery patients, including 500 standard vascular surgery cases and 100 endo-vascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) cases each year. Most patients are admitted to the unit following surgery, such as aortic coronary bypass, valve replacement and repair, heart transplantation, aneurysm repair, and correction of adult congenital defects. Other patients require technological support such as the implantation of ventricular assist devices, SLED, IABP, and spinal drain.

Requirements

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• Minimum 1 to 2 years recent Surgical experience
• Able to comply with the physical demands of the unit
• Excellent interpersonal and decision making skills

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized Critical Care course preferred; We would consider sponsoring qualified Applicants through the next Critical Care program
• B. Sc. N. preferred
• Previous C.V. Surgery experience preferred
• Previous C.V.I.C.U. experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform primary nursing duties that are consistent with the job classification and/or clinical specialty as required such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Continuous Venous-Venous Hemodialysis (CVVHD).

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level