Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Provision of concentrated medical and surgical related cardiac nursing care, to meet the individual patient's needs by utilizing the nursing process within a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently registered with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) - renewed annually by November 15 as per Horizon policy.Current ICU or CCU experience (at least 1 year) or 1 year cardiac surgery and cardiology or cardiac intervention experience or 3 years medical/surgical experienceDemonstrated understanding and application of the nursing process (Assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation + documentation using DARP focus charting model).Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the cardiac anatomy & physiology, cardiac rhythm strip and ECG interpretation and administration of titrated and IV push cardio-active drugs.Current IV Therapy and phlebotomy certifications.Defibrillation certificati...