Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) - …, Toronto

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for the primary care of cardiovascular patients that require intensive care. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, patient education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Centered Care concept and principles and the Mission, Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with members of the interprofessional health care team.Qualifications / Skills

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current BCLS Certificate required; ACLS preferred Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Coronary Care Course I&II required Critical Care Course Certificate required One year recent ICU experience required One year recent experience in the care of patients post PCI and EP procedures Arrhythmia Interpretation required Experience with venipuncture required Demonstrates excellence and effective ability in: interpersonal relationships, oral and written communication skills, organization skills, priority setting skills, problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, and conflict resolutionAbility to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care Demonstrates knowledge and understanding in person- centred care approach and principles Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful setting in a positive manner Demonstrates commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Cardiology/CardiovascularDemonstrates commitment to organizational initiatives and quality improvement projects Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team

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