Registered Nurse

Position: Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse - CVICU - until approximately November 2027

This is for an existing vacancy.

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary:

St. Mary's Regional Cardiac Care Centre provides first-class surgical care to more than 900 patients every year. The cardiac surgery department includes two state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Operating Rooms, and an 9-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). As a member of the critical care team, the CVICU Registered Nurse coordinates, provides and evaluates patient care in accordance with the job description and applicable standards of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize nursing care for assigned patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
• Monitor, interpret, and evaluate patient specific data including assessment findings and results from laboratory and/or diagnostic testing. Adjusts care within designated parameters and seeks input from physician or nurse practitioner as required.
• Performs therapeutic/diagnostic procedures based on nursing standards, clinical best practices and hospital protocols/policies.
• Consult and coordinate care with health care team members. Collaborates with other health professionals to develop and revise treatment plans base on identified needs and assessment data.
• Communicate accurately and effectively with patient and his/her family members as well as interdisciplinary team members. Advocates for the needs of the patient.
• Document concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Documents medical history, assessment findings, treatment plans, interventions, outcomes and plan revisions.

Position Requirements:

• BScN or equivalent
• Registered, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current ACLS
• Demonstrate current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary health care teams
• Have excellent problem solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have strong leadership ability, organizational skills and commitment to professional development
• Ability to perform well in high stress situations
• Excellent attendance record required

Preferred Requirements:

• Recent experience in Cardiac Surgical Nursing
• Demonstrated knowledge of external pacemakers and chest tube management

Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional qualifications:

• Critical Care Certification
• Recent experience and current knowledge of assessment and management of the critically ill cardiac surgery adult patient
• Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, ECG interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring and management of ventilated patients

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

MT/CH ONA Postings only: Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

MT/CH UNIFOR Service & UNIFOR Clerical postings only : Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.