The Cardiology and Vascular Surgery Unit, located at the Hamilton General Hospital 4 West is comprised of 19 Cardiology beds and 13 Vascular beds. Within the unit, there are 3 cardiology and 4 vascular step-down unit beds, as well as an assessment bay for vascular patients and capacity to ECG monitor by telemetry.
4 West patients could include those with heart failure, patients with CAD recovering from a AMI or ACS event; patients following PCI; patients with valvular, pericardial or myopathic conditions requiring investigation or treatment; complex arrhythmias including those for EPS, ablation or device (pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator) management. Vascular patients are admitted pre and post-operatively and cared for by an interdisciplinary team after undergoing vascular surgical procedures.
Our 4 West nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide high quality nursing care to patients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse on the unit. The RPN will participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve those goals. HGH provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.
Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current certificates or current community college completed studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, and transcribing physician orders.
Knowledge of and experience in medical /surgical nursing
Completion of Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) training, or interested in and ability to complete CPO training offered by HHS (ECG interpretation and monitoring)
Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV Management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood Products Administration course
Current CPR Certificate
Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team including nursing collaboration with RN and other members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment, complex care environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
Willingness to participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and innovation
