Sinai Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Pacemaker Clinic. The role is located at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.. The RN has a specialty-based focus that supports the nursing clinical management of cardiac patients with rhythm disturbances. You will be part of a team applying nursing knowledge-based practice for the care of cardiac patients with implanted devices

In This Role You Will

• Perform cardiac device checks and programming/ to interrogate, interpret and reprogram cardiac devices (pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers and defibrillators)
• Interpret cardiac arrhythmia
• Arrange new pacemaker implantations and pulse generator replacements
• Plan and schedule procedures in coordination with the implanting nursing and medical team, initial communications with potential recipients of devices and their families
• Practice within the RN scope, uses and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base clinical competence in triaging, assessing and supporting cardiac patients referred to the pacemaker clinic
• Collect and interpret data about the health of the patient in order to implement appropriate plans for care in collaboration with the medical team
• Support patients and families through education regarding illnesses, diagnostic tests, treatment and support services
• Consult with health care professionals in the management of discharged patients, arranging follow-up in the ambulatory clinic and promoting continuity
• Provide telephone contact with patients, families and caregivers as needed
• Develop and maintain standards of nursing practice and management of patient care
• Interpret and foster the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing Participates in research activities and initiating and implementing evidence based practice to support outpatient practices
• Participate in corporate education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession of nursing
• Promote and support the maintenance of a safe patient care and work environment from a practice perspective
• Collaborate with the leadership team in creating a positive work environment
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements Mandatory

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in cardiac device checks and programming
• Proficiency in the interrogation, testing and programming of pacemakers in common use in Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• Previous Pacemaker Clinic experience
• Cardiology certification from Canadian Nurses Association

Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge in the interpretation of ECG’s of patients with pacemaker
• Member of RNAO or other professional associations / organizations relevant to the role
• Expertise in comprehensive cardiac nursing assessment
• Expertise in the use and interpretation of pacemaker programming and diagnostic abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to manage competing demands
• Strong decision making, problem recognition, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within nursing, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.