Original job description
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The Cardiac Nurse Navigator (CNN) is critical to the effective and efficient provision of cardiac services at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAZ). The CNN triages and manages patients as they enter cardiac care providing support, education, direction and ensuring preparedness for their journey. Additionally, the role ensures optimization of clinical resources and that wait times meet provincial and national performance standards. The CNN manages access to cardiac services for both in and outpatients as well as maintaining patient flow through program beds on a daily basis. The CNN is involved in quality review processes to improve cardiac services in the Edmonton, North and Central zones. The CNN acts as a lead liaison between patients, physicians and cardiac programs and supports planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating services for cardiac patients within the Edmonton, North and Central zones as well as patients who we serve from other provinces.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Cardiac Sciences Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 18-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 1 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Active CRNA Membership in good standing. 3 to 5 years of experience in Cardiac Sciences within an acute care setting, with experience gained within the last 2 years. Ability to provide coverage for the Cardiac Transition team, offering patient education in cardiology and cardiac surgery as needed. Capable of transporting patients to and from education classes (including pushing/pulling a wheelchair) and providing CPR in emergency situations. Proficient in administrative tasks and computer applications, including MS Office and Connect Care. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Proven leadership excellence, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with others. Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities; comfortable working within a team environment. Strong conflict resolution, change management, project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing interruptions and making quick decisions when necessary.
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Responsibilities
Triage and manage cardiac patients entering care, providing education, support, direction, and coordination while overseeing access to services, wait times, and patient flow. Liaise among patients, physicians, and cardiac programs, and contribute to quality reviews and the planning, delivery, and evaluation of cardiac services.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and 3 to 5 years of recent acute-care cardiac sciences experience. Candidates must be able to support patient education and transport, perform CPR, use MS Office and Connect Care, and communicate effectively; a BSN and demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills are preferred.
Skills
- Cardiac Nursing
- Patient Triage
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Resource Optimization
- Patient Flow Management
- Quality Improvement
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Connect Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Nurse Navigator
- Cardiac Sciences
- Acute Care
- Patient Triage
- Patient Education
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Care Coordination
- Patient Flow
- Wait-Time Standards
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Resource Optimization
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- CPR
- MS Office
- Connect Care
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
