Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level in a leading coronary care unit? At Mount Sinai Hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of cardiology specialists. Our small, cohesive unit fosters autonomy and continuous learning, allowing you to provide exceptional care to patients in critical condition.

Is this you?

You are a compassionate nurse with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Your curiosity drives you to continually learn and improve, while your empathy helps you support patients and their families. Adaptability and self-awareness are key traits you bring to respond effectively to the dynamic needs of your patients.

You seek a role where your skills in cardiac monitoring, assessment, and emergency response are not only utilized but honed. Your in-depth knowledge of cardiac medications and your ability to educate patients and their families will be crucial in providing comprehensive care. Our unit provides an opportunity to develop strong bonds with your patients, offering personalized care and emotional support that truly makes a difference in their recovery journey.

You want to be part of a close-knit unit that values collaboration and mutual support. At Mount Sinai, you will be exposed to unique experiences, including pre and post-natal cardiac care as part of Canada's largest Women’s and Infants high-risk center. This role offers you the chance to grow professionally and personally, while contributing to a team that is dedicated to excellence in cardiac care.

About the Coronary Care Unit

The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Mount Sinai Hospital is a specialized six-bed unit dedicated to providing advanced cardiac care. We work closely with the heart function clinic, special pregnancy program, and oncology patients, offering comprehensive cardiology care and continuous cardiac monitoring for the hospital. Our unit primarily treats patients with congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiomyopathies, particularly in pregnant populations. The CCU's collaborative environment and state-of-the-art technology enable us to deliver personalized, high-quality care to every patient.

In this role you will:

• Provide comprehensive cardiology care and continuous cardiac monitoring for patients
• Collaborate closely with the heart function clinic, special pregnancy program, and oncology teams
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiomyopathies
• Administer and manage cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, inotropes, and anticoagulants
• Educate patients and their families about cardiac conditions and care plans
• Utilize advanced cardiac monitoring technology, including pulmonary arterial lines and telemetry
• Participate in emergency response and provide critical interventions
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

• Current/recent 1 - 2 years Adult Medical/Surgical experience

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• Critical Care Certification or equivalent certification

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program

• 1-2 years of Critical Care experience

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced assessment and documentation

• Arrhythmia interpretations

• Defibrillation

• PA line assessment and management

• Temporary pacemakers

• Hemodynamic monitoring

• High alert drug administration

• 12 lead ECG interpretation

• Set-up and assistance in bedside procedures e.g. cardiac line insertions, etc.

• Complex cardiac patient care e.g. patients requiring inotropes such as dobutamine, milrinone, etc.

• Monitoring telemetry and caring for patients who require or have received thrombolytic therapy

• Monitoring and transporting cardiac patients for inter-facility transfers; pre and post cardiac procedures

• Providing patient education re: cardiac medications, pre/post procedure expectations, etc.

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