Registered Nurse, Telehealth APN, Heart Institute

at  The Ottawa Hospital

ABOUT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery experience within the last 1 year;
• Current experience with Cardiac Telemedicine/Telehealth within the last 1 year;
• Excellent computer skills and database experience;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to patient teaching and self-care education;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrates well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing;
• Experience with care of cardiac patients in the community;
• Experience with telepractice;
• Experience with chronic disease management.

Please refer the Job description for details