Summary of Duties

• Perform early vascular access assessments to make recommendations for CVAD’s in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses, Hospital and RNAO best Practices.

• Inserting IV lines and troubleshooting CVAD’s.

• Monitoring placed CVAD’s daily for prevention of line infection.

• Gathering and analyzing surveillance data for quality improvement.

• Providing education to enhance the knowledge and skill of staff, medical team, patients, and families
   

Qualifications/Skills

• Current, valid C.N.O. registration requried

• B.Sc.N. preferred

• Minimum of 2 years recent, related vascular access experience required

• Demonstrated high level of experience, knowledge and skill in venipunture

• Proven advanced knowledge of vascular access RNAO Best Practices Guidelines

• Demonstrated excellent knowledge regarding care, maintenance and function of CVAD’s required

• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Proven knowledge of vascular access insertion and device selection required

• Demonstrated excellent communication, facilitation, organizational and teaching skills required

• Ability to use critical thinking and prioritization under pressure required

• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development

• Must be able to endure significant walking, standing, bending and lifting required

• Demonstrated excellent conflict management skills and ability