Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.
SHN is committed to the deployment of Lean thinking as the fundamental philosophy underpinning our transformation efforts. The Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CCSSU employs experienced specialized critical care nurses in such procedures as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, pace maker implantation. Team members would also have a solid background in delegated controlled acts such as defibrillation, and cardioversion. Our team is supported by the Coronary Care Unit and Medical Telemetry areas with medical professionals with advanced cardiac skills.
Requirements:
• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• BSCN preferred
• In process of completing the Critical Care or Cardiology Certificate
• Recent Catheterization Lab experience
• Health Assessment course or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years current critical care experience or equivalent
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position which require ability to wear the r required equipment such as lead apron/vest and/or neck collar for extended periods of time
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance
SOHT embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SOHT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse clients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
