Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network • Granbury, TX

3d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department at the General Site. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on patient care. The DI program is expanding its Interventional Radiology (IR) services with a new Angiography suite and a 10-bed prep and recovery unit. The Registered Nurse will have the opportunity to scrub and circulate in IR procedure rooms, assist in the prep and recovery area, and support Ultrasound and CT guided procedures. Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within a multidisciplinary, family-centered environment. This role involves coordinating diagnostic procedures with hospital units, assisting radiologists, and supporting technical staff to ensure high-quality patient care across the General, Birchmount, and Centenary sites. The nurse will actively manage multiple patients, including preparation and recovery, and will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including a lead apron.

Requirements

• Current RN certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Critical Care certificate from a recognized institution or equivalent experience, required
• Currently Certified in BCLS and ACLS at Health Care Provider level
• Minimum 2 years current emergency, and/or critical care nursing experience required
• Proficient in IV Insertion
• Able to initiate cardiac monitoring, identify cardiac dysrhythmias, and administer and monitor patients receiving procedural sedation
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain competency in Interventional Radiology and pre/post-recovery care
• Available to provide on-call support evenings, weekend, and holidays
• Must be able to wear Radiation Personal Protective wear (approx. 20-25 lbs lead aprons) for extended periods of time
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year current DI experience an asset
• Knowledge of Diagnostic imaging vascular and interventional procedures employing sterile techniques
• Familiarity with Radiation safety principles
• Familiarity with Diagnostic Imaging workflow

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment.
• Collaborating with all units in the hospital to coordinate Diagnostic procedures.
• Assisting radiologists in performing procedures.
• Supporting technical staff in assuring a high quality of patient care.
• Actively managing multiple patients, including preparation and recovery.
• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including a protective lead apron.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed