Status: Casual
Department:
IV Team
Non-Union
Salary Range: $28.50/hour to $40.49/hour
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centred care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children's Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London's other teaching hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighbourhoods, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone.
Applicants should only apply if they are experienced IV and Phlebotomy nurses. This role is evolving into an “expert resource” role for staff within the organization, as well as in the community for the management of IV’s, phlebotomy and central lines.
The position is physically demanding and requires extended periods of walking.
Qualifications:
· Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
· Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
· Recent extensive IV insertion experience, minimum of 3‑5 years preferred
· Canadian Intravenous Nurses Certificate (CINA) is preferred (or successful certification within first year of employment)
· Experience in management of central lines and PICC troubleshooting
· PICC line insertion skills an asset
· Experience with port‑a‑cath accessing
· Experience with TPA administration preferred
· Expertise in phlebotomy with children preferred
· Demonstrated knowledge of IV technology
· Personable individual able to deal with large numbers of different individuals on a daily basis
· Sound knowledge of computer skills in Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint and Groupwise
· Demonstrated expert competency in communication, problem solving and decision-making
· Demonstrated physical ability to work extended shifts (12 hours) with irregular break periods as dictated by workload demands
· Demonstrated skill in learning needs assessment and teaching skills with staff and patients
· Demonstrated expert competency in coaching and mentoring skills
· Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume by the deadline date, by clicking the Apply button or fax to: 519/663-3187. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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