Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will function in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Responsibilities include education and preparation of clients (Pediatric and Adult) undergoing a variety of Medical Imaging procedures. The RN will assist the Radiologist/Specialist during procedures and perform direct nursing assessment and care as appropriate to ensure the safety of clients undergoing procedures. The RN will prepare for and respond to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations, and the requirement to work in all modalities of Medical Imaging. The RN will collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to continually evaluate the client's care and condition while in the Medical Imaging Departments.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
- Requires extensive knowledge & experience within all Medical Imaging modalities
- One (1) of which must be experience in the Adult Endoscopy clinical area
- Min 1 yr recent clinical experience in Critical Care, MI, OR, or IR
- Previous experience must include at least 1 year in Emergency nursing
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
- Ability to assess client responses during MI and IR procedures
- In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to Intravenous contrast
- In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to anesthesia
- Knowledge of HIPA
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Skilled in the initiation/management of IV therapy & medications
- Skilled in clinical techniques/use of equipment & supplies in IR setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of current SHA Vascular Access protocols and policies
- In depth knowledge of pharmacology & client reactions to procedural sedation
- Skilled with cardiac monitoring equipment & related medications for imaging
Nice To Haves
- Experience in critical care is an asset
- Certification in Critical Care, OR, or equivalent in Interventional Rad an asset
- Completion of Vascular Access certification within 2 years of commencement
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
Responsibilities
- Education and preparation of clients (Pediatric and Adult) undergoing a variety of Medical Imaging procedures.
- Assist the Radiologist/Specialist during procedures.
- Perform direct nursing assessment and care as appropriate to ensure the safety of clients undergoing procedures.
- Prepare for and respond to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations, and the requirement to work in all modalities of Medical Imaging.
- Collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to continually evaluate the client's care and condition while in the Medical Imaging Departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
