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.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
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
Completion of patient assessment course or related experience and demonstrated advanced patient assessment skills
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GI and upper airway anatomy and physiology and pathology (minimum 3 years adult/pediatric endoscopy nursing experience)
Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill children and acutely ill adults
Recent (within 1 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients (adult and pediatric) receiving intravenous sedation
Recent (within 1 year) experience with laser, electrical and heat treatment, modalities including electro-cautery and heater probe
Recent (within 1 year) experience and proficiency in assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, PEG tube insertions
Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of Endoscopy-related equipment
Demonstrated skill and ability in principles and practices associated with specimen management
Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and insertion of peripheral intravenous lines
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)
Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment
Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Evidence of commitment to continuing education and professional development
Member of Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Associates (CSGNA) preferred
Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
Demonstrated critical thinking, triage skills and knowledge and skill in the Diagnostic Assessment Pathway (DAP) preferred
