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Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse - Heart Rhythm Device provides expert device interrogation and patient assessment focusing on ICD and pacemaker related issues, complications, and interventions. The RN reviews information stored in the device and follows up with the appropriate health care provider as required. Assessment is comprehensive, thorough and requires a background in cardiology. Assessment includes a review of medications and test results which have an impact on heart function and cardiac rhythm. The RN also has a significant role in patient education both prior to and after implant. Device teaching occurs in collaboration with the patient, the inter-professional health care team and other care providers. In addition, the Registered Nurse provides assistance with pacemaker/ICD insertions in the Operating Room and the Electrophysiology lab as well as reprogramming of devices throughout the Stollery Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.
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: Heart Rhythm Device Clinic Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 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:
Must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, communication, problem solving, conflict management organization, and patient care skills. Must be able to wear a lead apron. Must be physically able to transport patients and equipment. Long periods of standing or walking may be required. Must Submit a resume to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with pre and post device implant care preferred. Strong understanding of adult teaching principles preferred. Experience with cardiac devices and/or Electrophysiology studies preferred. Experience and proficiency with rhythm analysis. Basic computer skills are essential. Completion of an approved Critical Care Course is required. Three years current (within the last 2 years) CCU/CICU/CVICU/Cardiac Cath Lab experience required).
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Responsibilities
Interrogate and reprogram pacemakers and ICDs, assess patients’ cardiac status and device-related concerns, and coordinate follow-up with health care providers. Educate patients before and after implantation, support device insertions in the operating room and electrophysiology lab, and provide safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be eligible for or hold an active CRNA practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires three years of recent CCU, CICU, CVICU, or cardiac catheterization lab experience, an approved Critical Care Course, and strong clinical, assessment, communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
Skills
- Cardiac Assessment
- Pacemaker and ICD Device Interrogation
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Patient Education
- Medication and Test Result Review
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Device Reprogramming
- Electrophysiology
- Patient Care
- Organization
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Heart Rhythm Device Clinic
- Cardiology
- Pacemaker
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Device Interrogation
- Device Reprogramming
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Cardiac Assessment
- Patient Education
- Pre- and Post-Implant Care
- Operating Room
- Critical Care
- CCU
- CICU
- CVICU
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Practice Permit
- Medication Review
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Interprofessional Care
- Conflict Management
