Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
Core
Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a Cath Lab environment.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Cardiac/Interventional Cardiology)
Builds
Safe and effective pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology / Interventional Procedures
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, critical thinking, patient monitoring, medication administration, infection prevention, clinical documentation, patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Cath Lab experience, cardiac/procedural environment experience, invasive procedure patient care experience
Technologies
Robotic-assisted surgery equipment, cardiac monitoring devices, procedural therapy equipment
Responsibilities
Complete pre-procedure assessments including clinical history and risk assessments; Administer medications and procedural therapies including sedation; Monitor patients closely throughout procedures and respond to clinical changes; Assist with patient positioning and equipment preparation; Monitor patients post-procedure for complications; Provide education and support to patients and families; Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handover; Contribute to discharge planning and infection control.
Seniority
Mid-Senior (5+ years post-registration experience required)