This position supports both Interventional Radiology and the Pediatric Sedation team at the MUMC site.

As part of the Perioperative Services, Interventional Radiology is a multi-site program which supports a high volume of diverse patients and families. Interfacing with Diagnostic Services, Interventional Radiology provides pre, intra and post procedural care for both adult and pediatric patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Pediatric Sedation team is comprised of specially trained health care professionals working collaboratively to provide excellent patient care to both inpatients and outpatients by reducing pain and stress associated with children’s medical tests and procedures. The Pediatric Sedation team provides care to infants and children for procedures and diagnostic tests in 3D, MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology and other satellite areas throughout the hospital.

Our teams are innovative, creative and passionate and are committed to the patients and families we serve.

- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BCLS and PALs certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
- Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill pediatric patients required. Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill adult patients preferred.
- Recent (within 2 years) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of pediatric patients receiving sedation or general anesthesia required. Recent (within 2 years) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of adult patients receiving intravenous sedation preferred.
- Adult critical care preparation and ability to initiate cardiac monitoring, identify dysrhythmias, use of pulse oximetry and knowledge of procedural sedation protocol preferred.




- Interventional Angiography or critical care experience caring for pediatric patients (within 2 years) required. PACU experience of recovering adult patients preferred.
- PCVAD and PVAT certification required. CVAD, VAT certification preferred.
- Perioperative nursing certification preferred.
- Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment.
- Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high acuity.
- Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of participation in on going education & career development.
- Must be able to wear lead aprons for long periods of time (aprons are approximately 15-20 pounds in weight).

As a member of a Multidisciplinary Health Care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) for Interventional Radiology and the Pediatric Sedation team applies clinical expertise and knowledge of adult, children and families to plan patient care, provide nursing intervention and evaluate clinical practice across the continuum of care meeting the client and family needs with the core values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period.



All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Days, weekends, nights, holidays, on call For on call shifts, it is required to be at the hospital within 30 minutes

This position is temporary until July 2028

📌 Registered Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario