Registered Nurse

**Summary of Duties** Responsible for the primary care of cardiovascular patients that require intensive care. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, patient education and patient advocacy. The RN supports the Philosophy of Patient\-Centered Care concept and principles and the Mission, Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with members of the interprofessional health care team. **Qualifications/Skills** * Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario * Current BCLS Certificate required; ACLS preferred * Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing * Coronary Care Course I \& II required * Critical Care Course Certificate required * One year recent ICU experience required * One year recent experience in the care of patients post PCI and EP procedures * Arrhythmia Interpretation required * Experience with venipuncture required * Demonstrates excellence and effective ability in: interpersonal relationships, oral and written communication skills, organization skills, priority setting skills, problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, and conflict resolution * Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding in person\- centred care approach and principles * Ability to adapt to a fast\-changing and stressful environment in a positive manner * Demonstrates commitment to continuing education within the past two (2\) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Cardiology/Cardiovascular * Demonstrates commitment to organizational initiatives and quality improvement projects * Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team