Registered Nurse - VH Interventional Radiology

Who We Are

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

Posting Period

Open:           September 17, 2024

Deadline:      October 30, 2024

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Department Name

Interventional Radiology

Reporting to the Coordinator of Interventional Radiology, the Registered Nurse will be primarily responsible for assisting in the angiographic and interventional procedures. Interventional radiology (abbreviated IR) is a medical sub-specialty of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. The concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose and treat patients using the least invasive techniques currently available in order to minimize risk to the patient and improve health outcomes.

Regular Part Time 

Rate of Pay:      $39.07 per hour - $56.00 per hour

Hours:                22.50 hours per week

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course:  BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum two years of recent surgical, critical care, or emergency medicine
• Recent patient monitoring experience e.g. ECG, O2 Sats
• Conscious sedation (BDC) experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of sterile technique practice
• Experience and knowledge in use of PCA pumps preferred
• Experience with family and community care including telephone advice preferred
• Previous experience in invasive radiological nursing including angioplasty, angiography preferred
• Demonstrated computer competency in Cerner
• Comfortable working with the paediatric population
• Proven ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a large patient turnover
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice
• Must be able to wear lead apron for extended periods of time
• Proven dedication to patient advocacy
• Proven ability to work independently  and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision making skills within a very demanding fast paced work environment
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in a variety of situations
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families and members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision,Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:  
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, 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. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.