Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care - 5 IP CCU, UH

Who We Are London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world‑class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute‑care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world‑class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Department Name Cardiac Care - 5 IP CCU, UH The 5th Floor Inpatient Unit at University Hospital is comprised of a Coronary Care Unit, Arrhythmia Cardiology beds, and a Cardiac Day/Night Unit. This unit provides exemplary continuous care of cardiac patients requiring intensive physiological monitoring and technological and pharmacological support delivered in a cohesive, cooperative, and integrated manner. The physical and psychosocial needs of the patient and family are supported on an ongoing basis. The cardiac program supports and participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and multi‑disciplinary activities.

What we offer:

• Regular Part‑Time
• Rate of Pay: $41.15 per hour - $58.98 per hour
• Hours of work: 24.00 hours per week
• Optional enrollment in LHSC's Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
• Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
• Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of General Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum two (2) years of recent cardiac nursing experience required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification preferred
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting ECG arrhythmias
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cerner or an electronic health record preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families and members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated behaviours supporting our Core Values of Respect, Trust and Collaboration
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and self‑directed learning
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Immunization Requirements: Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity‑denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.