Registered Practical Nurse (Full Time) - Cardiology

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

13h • Onsite

About The Position

THP is a Regional Cardiac Program providing services and care in collaboration with our Regional Partners. 2C Cardiology is a 50-bed inpatient, acute care unit. We support a wide variety of complex cardiac patients, while working closely with Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Short Stay and Coronary Care Unit. We primarily focus on medical management and minimally invasive procedures to care for our patients in their unique care needs. We also support off-service patients with telemetry needs. We have a broad team of skilled, interdisciplinary professionals to support our patients, and ensure they receive the best care possible while in our care.

Requirements

• Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added course in medication administration, phlebotomy and health assessment)
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• Current BCLS
• Successfully completed the Coronary Care 1 course or committed to completing the course within the next six months
• Minimum of 1-year acute care medicine/cardiac experience required
• A physical assessment course required
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and interprofessional team work
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

• Telemetry experience preferred
• Recent experience with inpatient cardiology population preferred
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) completion preferred
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with EPIC and computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiation and maintenance of IV therapy
• Administration of medication above the drip chamber
• Blood and blood product administration
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Nasogastric tubes
• Wound management skills
• Routine and additional infection control precautions
• Managing normal and abnormal lab values
• Providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
• Facilitating patient and family-centred care
• Establishing therapeutic relationships

Benefits

• Compassion
• Excellence
• Courage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree