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 with the department of Diagnostic Imaging, with a focus on Interventional Radiology.

EDUCATION

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Current BLS certificate

• ACLS preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years critical care nursing experience required. Five (5) years preferred.
• Recent experience (within the past 2 years) working in Diagnostic Imaging Department performing CT and Ultrasound guided procedures : able to assist with PICC Lineinsertion in special procedures
• 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 andisolation

techniques.

• Cardiac Monitoring Skills - ECG interpretation, identify dysrhythmia, alteration of cardiac output, administration of cardiac medication, monitoring pt receiving procedural sedation during cardioversion and TEE’s

• AdvancedAirway Management Skills and Pulse Oximetry

• IV Therapy 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 communicationskills.

• 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.

• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto EastGeneral 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 patientand 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.