OVERVIEW

Responsible for comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of this hospital. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient needs relative to nursing care. Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

EDUCATION

- Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS certificate
- Cardiology 1 course required. Cardiology 2 preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Two (2) years critical care nursing experience required. Five (5) years preferred.
- Diagnostic Imaging nursing experience preferred.
- Has taken courses in Diagnostic Imaging procedures as applicable to nursing.
- Requires extensive experience with sterile technique. Knowledgeable in aseptic and isolation techniques.

- Cardiac Monitoring Skills - ECG reading, alteration of cardiac output, administration of cardiac medication

- Advanced Airway Management Skills and Pulse Oximetry
- IVTherapy course and certified in IV Therapy.
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.

- Advanced Assessment Skills - to provide rapid and thorough assessments.

- Ability to rapidly perform independent interventions based on assessment.
- Knowledgeable in physical assessment.




- Some knowledge of radiation safety.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Clinical and technical competence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to cope with the unusual physical demands of nursing such as bending, lifting, standing, pushing, and wearing lead aprons for long periods of time, etc.
- Ability to work efficiently in high stress areas.
- Able to work without direct supervision.
- Shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations.
- Valuable work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

📌 Registered Nurse (Diagnostic Imaging) (Canada)
🏢 Michael Garron Hospital
📍 Canada