Registered Nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Endoscopic Procedure Nursing Care, GI Investigative Procedures, Motility Procedures, Health Teaching, Research Contribution, Quality Assurance, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, Cardiac Monitoring, Conscious Sedation Protocol, Advanced Patient Assessment, Intravenous Sedation, Flexible Endoscopic Procedures, Specimen Management, Venipuncture

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Endoscopy RN provides pre-, intra- and post-endoscopic procedure nursing care and monitoring as well as performing GI investigative and motility procedures to adult and pediatric populations across Hamilton Health Sciences sites. The RN offers health teaching and demonstrates knowledge to patients and families about their procedures. The RN contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects within the endoscopy department. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS. Critical care preparation and ability to initiate cardiac monitoring and identify cardiac dysrhythmia, use of pulse oximetry and conscious sedation protocol Completion of patient assessment course or related experience and demonstrated advanced patient assessment skills Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill children and acutely ill adults Recent (within 1 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients (adult and pediatric) receiving intravenous sedation Recent (within 1 year) experience with laser, electrical and heat treatment, modalities including electro-cautery and heater probe Recent (within 1 year) experience and proficiency in assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, PEG tube insertions Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of Endoscopy-related equipment Demonstrated skill and ability in principles and practices associated with specimen management Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and insertion of peripheral intravenous lines Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GI anatomy and upper airway physiology and pathology (adult and pediatric population) Must be able to wear lead aprons for long periods of time (aprons are approximately 15-20 pounds in weight, worn for cases 1-3 hours in length) Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills Evidence of commitment to continuing education and professional development Member of Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Associates (CSGNA) preferred Demonstrated and proven leadership ability Willingness to assume the Charge Role preferred

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide pre-, intra-, and post-endoscopic procedure nursing care and monitoring for adult and pediatric patients across various Hamilton Health Sciences sites. This role also involves educating patients and families, and contributing to ongoing research and quality assurance projects within the endoscopy department.