QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience, preferred.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• New graduates will be considered.

• 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.