Original job description
Your Opportunity:
If you are a Registered Nurse looking to apply your teamwork skills and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, then Unit 2A5/2A6 at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (Maz) is the place for you! Unit 2A5/2A6 specializes in invasive cardiac care that consists of 3 Cardiac Catheterization Labs, 3 Electrophysiology Labs and a 24 bed Cardiac Sciences Holding and Recovery (CSHR). Our program works closely with other teams to support procedures for the adult congenital program, pediatric program and TAVI program. In addition, our CSHR area supports patient flow throughout the Maz and diagnostic tests that may require procedural sedation.
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. 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: Mazankowski Cardiac Sciences Holding and Recover Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 9.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
2 years recent critical care experience and/or Emergency Room experience with trauma training. Candidates without previous Adult ICU/ ER experience may be considered for the AHS Critical Care Orientation Program (OPACCA), a theory training and orientation program facilitated via online classes, followed by unit buddy shifts with clinical instructor supervision. Candidate must achieve a minimum grade of 75% on theory to continue to the clinical assessment. Candidates without OPACCCA must have a minimum of 2 years Nursing Experience in an acute care setting to be considered. 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 in order to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active ACLS or PALS certification. Experience with procedural sedation. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) preferred. Level 2 Cardiac Sciences Competencies preferred or minimum 2 years of cardiology. Previous Cardiac Catheterization Lab and/or Electrophysiology Lab or cardiology experience is preferred. Applicants whose critical care experience is greater than 2 years old will be required to complete the critical care challenge process.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and cardiac holding and recovery settings. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to assess and support patients, educate and advocate for patients and families, and contribute to coordinated care and patient flow.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, hold or be eligible for an active CRNA practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires recent critical care or emergency experience with trauma training, or qualifying acute-care experience and completion of the specified orientation pathway; strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills are also required.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Assessment
- Documentation
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Organization
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork
- Procedural Sedation
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Transport
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Sciences
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Holding And Recovery
- Critical Care
- Emergency Room
- Trauma Training
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- PALS
- Procedural Sedation
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- CRNA
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Adult Congenital Program
- Pediatric Program
- TAVI
- OPACCA
- Acute Care
- Conflict Management
- Patient Transport
