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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Outpatient Electrophysiology (EP) Clinic
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $44.51 - $55.64 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: April 1, 2025

Position Summary
The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre program provides world-class cardiovascular care. One of the largest programs of its kind in North America, we are a major referral centre. Our program offers resources and expertise prepared to deal with even the most complex patient cases.

Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and other allied health professionals with special training in cardiac and vascular conditions and its treatment. Each year, our innovative surgery techniques and outstanding cardiology interventions attract hundreds of visiting professors and trainees from around the globe.

The EP clinical coordinator is responsible for triaging, scheduling, arranging travel logistics and preparing patients for EP procedures. Patient preparation involves in person visits to assess patients and administer medications as prescribed by the EP physician team. The EP coordinator liaises with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure applicable diagnostic tests and assessments are completed prior to patient procedures. They ensure the appropriate level of care is in place for patients post procedure and that follow up by the inpatient EP team meets the patients needs post procedure. The EP coordinator monitors procedure wait lists and considers strategies to ensure EP procedures are conducted within established timelines. They work closely with leadership to ensure EP program objectives are met.

Duties

• Utilizes and applies current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing practice to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities and the coordination of in/out-patient care and continuity in patient care management
• Performs patient care responsibilities
• Performs teaching/education responsibility
• Participates actively in Quality Improvement initiatives
• Participates in academic and research activities/projects
• Performs administrative responsibilities
• Utilizes and applies current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in cardiovascular and electrophysiological nursing practice to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, procedures and the coordination of out-patient care and continuity in-patient care management

• Completion of a recognized BScN (or equivalent)
• Master’s degree, preferred
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification
• Minimum Five (5) years’ current experience in cardiovascular nursing
• Minimum Three (3) years’ current experience in electrophysiology
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
• Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Demonstrated awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Computer literacy in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and electronic patient documentation

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.