Registered Practical Nurse Cardiology

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$39 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their Cardiology team on the Inpatient Cardiology Unit. This role involves providing quality care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, as well as general medicine diagnoses, potentially requiring telemetry monitoring. The hospital emphasizes a combination of technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care and reduce errors. Humber River Health is a fully digital hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, committed to becoming a community academic hospital. The Inpatient Cardiology Units are located on the 7th floor of the new site.

Requirements

Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current BCLS certification.
Completion of Coronary Care 1 Course or in progress and a commitment to complete Coronary Care 2 within 1 year of starting on the unit.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
Experience in caring for cardiac patients required.
Demonstrate adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct.
Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusions, wound care (VAC dressings), medication administration, etc
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Knowledge of community resources.
New graduates will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience, preferred.
Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

RPN responsibilities set out by the department
Care of hemodynamically stable cardio-respiratory, and medical patients including clients with Acute Coronary Syndrome within the RPN scope of practice.
Telemetry monitoring, care planning and coordination of care with various team members within the interdisciplinary team.
Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
Participation in Unit and/or Corporate project teams or Hospital Committees, as required.
Preceptorship of nursing students and new orientees as required.