Registered Nurse- Pacemaker/Cardiology Clinic

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $40.24-$57.68/ hourly

Posting Closes: February 5, 2026 – 4:00 pm

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

DUTIES:

1. Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
2. Programming of pacemaker during implant.
3. Provide post implant care and device follow-up for clients with implanted pacemakers and ICDs.
4. Effectively use the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
5. Provide health teaching to patients and family.
6. Provide symptom assessment and targeted physical assessment of patients within the scope of nursing
7. Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.
8. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:    

1. Certificate of competency in Ontario.
2. BCLS competency.
3. Demonstrated competency in advanced ECG rhythm interpretation.
4. Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.
5. Formal completion of education for pacemaker interrogation and programming as per CCN guidelines
6. Actively working in a Pacemaker clinic with a minimum of 6 months experience.
7. Active enrollment in a qualified Pacemaker device certificate course.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Strong background in cardiovascular physiology, electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation
2. Trained in device management, including operating the device analyzer, programmer and to support the technical aspects of the implant procedure.
3. Demonstrated competency of capture and threshold testing.
4. Minimum 2 years’ previous experience in ICU and/ or cardiac cath lab.
5. ACLS certification required current within last two years with experience
6. Minimum 6 months current Cardiology/Pacemaker Clinic experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

7. Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of patients.
8. Working knowledge of computers.
9. Working knowledge of pacemaker programming.
10. Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
11. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
12. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and Values.
13. Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact. Courtesy and alertness in public contacts.

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For more information and to apply, please visit www.sah.on.ca/careers/Registered Nurse- Pacemaker/Cardiology Clinic- Full Time