Registered Nurse PT - CRDC (97119)

at  Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Under the direction of the manager or delegate, the R.N. will communicate, consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary members of the Arrhythmia Service and device industry to plan, organize, facilitate and provide care and education of inpatients and outpatients with cardiac rhythm devices (including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and loop recorders). The R.N. will be responsible for identifying normal and abnormal device function, troubleshooting related concerns, testing/programming devices safely within the guidelines of the delegated medical act and participating in frequent and ongoing self-directed learning and other various educational events.
Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the KHSC strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Two years Cardiac Critical Care nursing within the last three years preferred and successful completion of critical care or coronary care course preferred.
• Advanced cardiac rhythm analysis and basic 12 lead ECG interpretation skills.
• Current Delegated Control Acts including DCA 13 Defibrillation, DCA 10 Temporary Pacemaker Initiation Epicardial preferred.
• Current Delegated Controlled Act DCA 08 Pacemaker Adjustment: Single/Dual Chamber preferred.
• Experience with temporary and permanent pacemakers, internal cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices.
• Working knowledge of computer technology required
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in new technology
• Ability to cope with frequent interruptions (multitasking), and to meet deadlines (time management)
• This job postings are subject to the provisions of the Attendance Management Policies. Please refer to the Attendance Management Policies for more information (Policies can be found on the KHSC Intranet Site)
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demand will vary dependent on the specific unit or service. The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands described for that unit of services.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices.
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Plans, organizes and facilitates care of patients with cardiac rhythm devices. Communicates, consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary members of the Arrhythmia Service to provide care of inpatients and outpatients with cardiac rhythm devices (including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and loop recorders). Communicates, consults and collaborates with members of cardiac rhythm device industry concerning patient care, current and new technologies, related field research and educational events. Assesses and evaluates learning needs and knowledge gaps of patients and families and provides teaching and appropriate resource materials as necessary. Maintains appropriate records of assessments and observations, testing, and other aspects of cardiac rhythm device performance, including maintenance of an electronic database. Recognizes and identifies normal and abnormal pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) function and actively participates in the testing and programming of these devices and troubleshooting related concerns. Recognizes and accurately interprets complex cardiac rhythms and electrical recordings from pacemakers and ICDs and adjusts device settings as necessary based on interpretation (within the guidelines of the DMA). Participates in necessary educational activities to obtain certification for the DMA of cardiac rhythm device testing and programming and establishes competency in a timely fashion. Maintains competency to perform controlled acts of cardiac rhythm device management on an ongoing basis. Performs all aspects of cardiac rhythm device management safely within the guidelines of the DMA. Maintains knowledge of specific disease processes related to cardiac rhythm devices including arrhythmias, conduction disease and heart failure.
The Employee will adhere to the worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, hospital safety policies, and dept/unit established procedures at all times. Where possible, take corrective action to address a hazard, otherwise report the unresolved hazard, dangerous circumstance, unsafe situation to self, other co-workers or the community, to their supervisor. Should the employee suffer a workplace injury or illness, he/she will advise their supervisor; actively participate in identifying and resolving the underlying cause(s), and participates in early and safe return to work as per Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. Understands and is familiar with all pertinent KHSC policies and procedures including those relating to workplace conduct. Complies with the KHSC Commitment to uphold the Workplace Conduct and Reporting of Inappropriate Conduct policy and behaves in a manner that is consistent with the guiding principles and expectations.
NOTE: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Please see People Services on Watkins 4 for the full Job Description.