IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference. #INDG #INDO

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Clinic
Your goal in this position is to provide support in the Cardiac Care Clinic by demonstrating excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers. You have a specialty-based focus that supports the nursing based clinical management of patients with rhythm disturbances. You will be part of a team applying knowledge-based practices for the care of cardiac patients across a spectrum of cardiac conditions with a strong focus on patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED). You’re a great relationship builder and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.

Great Registered Nurses are:
•Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast-paced environment and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day.
•Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers, and families.
•Decisive – at the end of the day, they can make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the best interests of the patient.
•Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority and follow all H&S policies and guidelines.
•Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills.

On a practical level, you will

•Apply a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and clinical competence in triaging, assessing, and supporting cardiac patients in the Cardiac Care Clinic
•Collaborate with Clinical team (e.g. Nurse Practitioner, Physicians, Allied Health) to provide care for patients with all sub-clinics within the Cardiac Care Clinic (e.g. Heart Function Clinic). This includes but is not limited to assessment, vital signs, ECG and venipuncture.
•Assist with the implantation of implantable cardiac devices (intra-operative) phase including programming, lead assessment and troubleshooting device programming in collaboration with the Cardiologist.
•Perform post-implant care and device follow up for patients with implantable cardiac devices.
•Assess implantable cardiac devices during and post implantation including verifying the settings and analyze whether the pacemaker settings are appropriate for patient’s clinical status, including an assessment of the leads and battery function.
•Ability to meet the physical demands of the position – role requires wearing of lead apron during device implantation procedure
•Liaise and support patients and families through education regarding illness, diagnostics tests, treatment, intervention, and support services.
•Promote continuity of care for patients through consultation with clinical care team to manage discharge patients and arrange follow-up in the Cardiac Care Clinic
•Participate in quality-based initiatives, corporate education, and data collection to further develop and strengthen the program.
•Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
•Foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment.

Qualifications

•Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
•Minimum (1) year experience in cardiac device interrogation and programming
•Demonstrated proficiency in the interrogation, testing and programming of implantable cardiac devices
•Previous Pacemaker Clinic, cath lab and/or cardiac device implantation lab experience an asset
•Expertise in comprehensive cardiac nursing assessment
•Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate, required
•Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support, required
•Coronary Care 1, required
•Critical Care Certificate, preferred
•NASPE certification an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position, 8 & 12 hours shifts, Day & Evening shifts, including weekends in the Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Clinic. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.