Job Summary &

Requirements RVH’s Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU) is a 16-bed, 14,300 square-foot space which includes two procedure rooms featuring first-in-Canada technology to perform cardiac angiograms, angioplasty and pacemaker implantation. Reporting to the Cardiac Intervention Unit & Cardiac Care Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible for the provision of optimal care for Cardiology patients undergoing various procedures within a cardiac intervention unit & pre/post procedure area. This posting is to work within the Catheterization Lab until August 1, 2027.

Education: Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses

Critical Care Certificate preferred or completion within two years of hire

Coronary Care I & II required

Current BCLS required

Current ACLS required

Must pass a screening arrhythmia quiz obtaining an 80% to move onto interview phase Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience or equivalent experience in ED/CCU or ICU is required

Previous Cardiac Intervention Unit experience is required for vacancies in the Cath Lab

Previous pre and post experience is required for vacancies in pre & post area

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience is preferred

Strong background in cardiovascular physiology, electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation is required

Experience with aortic hemodynamic monitoring is required

Groin management experience is required

Experience with pacemaker device analyzing/programming is required Competencies: Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment

Commitment to patient and family-centered care

Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning

Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required

Demonstrates technical skills-computer software and audio-visual equipment

Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members





Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice Responsibilities: Practices competently within the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses in Ontario as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario in the following standards areas: Professional Expectations: Professional service to the public

Knowledge

Application of knowledge

Continued competence

Professional behaviour and accountability/responsibility

Ethics

Maintains clinical competence

Adheres to legal and ethical principles relevant to nursing practice

Keeps current relative to trends and professional/health care related issues

Provides the daily direct care for assigned patients(s) in the Cardiac Intervention Unit pre and post area

Communicates any changes in status of patient with MRP and Resource/Charge Nurse Professional Care Expectations: Assess, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice

Evaluates patient outcomes in reference to identified goals

Continuously modifies practice and plan of care based on evaluation of outcomes

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop, review, modify and update the patient’s plan of care

Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes where the patient’s outcome is unpredictable

Provides care in a compassionate and empathetic manner within a diverse cultural environment

Provides a safe and secure workplace for patients and their families and staff

Utilizes infection prevention and control best practices

Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient

Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment

Acts as a patient advocate





Incorporates current validated research and evidence-based practice into clinical practice

Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met

Assists in the development and the delivery of the nursing unit orientation program Professional Development Expectations: Participates in life long professional learning

Participates in continuing education programs and certification, as appropriate, in accordance with unit specific requirements

Participates in Reflective Practice Organizational responsibilities: Supports the mission, values, philosophy and objectives of the hospital

Participates in department and hospital committees

Participates in Nursing Professional Practice activities

Supports a culture that encourages learning from students, staff, patients and families

Creates and/or provides input into Nursing policies and procedures

Ensures supplies, equipment, space and human resources are effectively utilized Unit responsibilities: Physical assessments

Prepares and administers medication and provides treatments as prescribed or as required according to professional standards and medication policies, then evaluates and documents outcomes

Provision of direct patient care

Transcription of orders

Checks and verifies physician orders

Receives physician telephone orders

Intravenous initiation and maintenance

Accepts in-charge responsibilities as required

Provides and receives report to oncoming staff

Documents the care and assessments of patients in the clinical record as per RVH policies and procedures and College of Nurses standards

Completes workload measurement Patient Flow Management: Ensures timely acceptance of patients (PULL methodology) to Unit/department and other referring centres

Works with service departments to reduce barriers to patient flow

Participates with interprofessional team

Rounds/Communication Boards/ Daily Communication occurs as per department/unit requirements

Identifies situation in department/unit which present barriers to daily patient flow

Participates as a member of the inter-professional team to implement plans for patients to meet the Expected Date of Discharge (EDD)

📌 Registered Nurse (Barrie)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Barrie