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Humber River Health

Fully digital hospital delivering tech-enabled care

Registered Nurse - Medical Imaging

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOntario, Canada$41.15 - $58.98 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing is required.
  • Recent experience in Medical Imaging, ICU/Critical Care, Emergency Room, and Pre-Operative Surgery (Operating Room and Recovery Room) is required.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course completion is required upon hire or within six months of the start date.
  • Proficient electrocardiogram interpretation is required.
  • Proficiency in initiating intravenous therapy, intravenous push medications including intravenous sedation, and venipuncture is required.
  • Commitment to professional development and strong knowledge of policy and practice standards are required.
  • Patient and family teaching and patient assessment skills are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment are required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and flexibility are required.
  • An excellent attendance record and a discipline-free record are required.
  • The employee must wear personal protective equipment, including lead, for procedures involving radiation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments before imaging procedures and provide patient education about procedures, risks, and post-procedure care within scope.
  • Continuously monitor and document vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, and level of consciousness during procedures, and administer medications as ordered.
  • Assist physicians and technologists during interventional radiology and cardiology, CT-guided, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy procedures.
  • Monitor patient recovery from sedation and medication administration, assess procedural sites, and manage complications.
  • Provide discharge instructions and patient and family education, and accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Recognize and respond to adverse reactions, including respiratory distress and contrast reactions, and initiate emergency protocols and life-saving measures as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Imaging Team, including technologists, radiologists, and clerical staff, and with interprofessional teams outside the department, including CCAC, nursing homes, dialysis, cardiology, and oncology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coronary Care I and II, Operating Room, Recovery Room, and/or Critical Care course or certificate.
  • Previous experience with arterial and central lines.
  • A related patient assessment course.
  • Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices.

About the Company

Humber River Health

Fully digital hospital delivering tech-enabled care

Humber River Health runs a hospital that is fully digital, using a custom mix of technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care. Its systems help staff and doctors work more efficiently, spend more time with patients, and reduce errors. The hospital collaborates with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and aims to be a community academic hospital serving about 850,000 residents in North West Toronto. Its goals include focusing on equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team, pursuing high reliability care, and linking clinical excellence with technology-enabled care and community partnership.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
Not listed

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