Registered Nurse

Monday-Friday, Days

This position is a job share

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS. Critical care preparation and ability to initiate cardiac monitoring and identify cardiac dysrhythmia, use of pulse oximetry and conscious sedation protocol
3. Completion of patient assessment course or related experience and demonstrated advanced patient assessment skills
4. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GI and upper airway anatomy and physiology and pathology (minimum 3 years adult/pediatric endoscopy nursing experience)
5. Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill children and acutely ill adults
6. Recent (within 1 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients (adult and pediatric) receiving intravenous sedation
7. Recent (within 1 year) experience with laser, electrical and heat treatment, modalities including electro-cautery and heater probe
8. Recent (within 1 year) experience and proficiency in assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, PEG tube insertions
9. Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of Endoscopy-related equipment
10. Demonstrated skill and ability in principles and practices associated with specimen management
11. Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and insertion of peripheral intravenous lines
12. Must be able to wear lead aprons for long periods of time (aprons are approximately 15-20 pounds in weight, worn for cases 1-3 hours in length)
13. Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment
14. Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity
15. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
16. Evidence of commitment to continuing education and professional development
17. Member of Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Associates (CSGNA) preferred
18. Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
19. Demonstrated critical thinking, triage skills and knowledge and skill in the Diagnostic Assessment Pathway (DAP) preferred

This position is a multi-site posting and supports all 3 Endoscopy sites, MUMC, JH, and HGH. As part of Perioperative Services, the Endoscopy Units provide a full range of diagnostic procedures for patients with gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders, including pre, intra and post procedural care. The endoscopy department provides exemplary care to a variety of patients and partners with McMaster University’s Center of Excellence Gastroenterology Department. Our program is committed to community partnerships which provide evidence based integrated services that include symptomatic, colorectal screening, surveillance and emergency procedures. The endoscopy program provides care for both local and regional patients. The team supports gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, hepatic biliary surgeons, and respirologists. Our teams are innovative, creative and passionate and are committed to the patients and families we serve.

The Endoscopy RN provides pre-, intra- and post-endoscopic procedure nursing care and monitoring as well as performing GI investigative and motility procedures to adult and pediatric populations across Hamilton Health Sciences sites. The RN offers health teaching and demonstrates knowledge to patients and families about their procedures. The RN contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects within the endoscopy department. The Endoscopy RN will oversee the triage system for patients awaiting endoscopic consultation or procedures, appropriately triaging the patients to the endoscopy wait list. The RN will provide support in the scheduling of patients for endoscopic procedures and ensure that patient/family focused support and educational information is provided to patients awaiting endoscopy consultation or procedure.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement