Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac MRI Research is a key member of the Stephenson Cardiac Imaging Centre (SCIC) research team, a world-renowned leader in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) research, clinical care, and education within the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at Foothills Medical Centre. Reporting to the Scientific Director of SCIC, the RN functions as a Research Nurse/Coordinator, supporting leading-edge research focused on advanced cardiac MRI, cardiac remodeling, and image-guided therapeutics. In this role, the RN collaborates closely with University of Calgary personnel and multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure research protocols remain current and compliant with requirements related to ethics, human resources, research administration, trust accounting, legal affairs, and research governance. The position combines research coordination with advanced clinical responsibilities, including participant recruitment and management, 12-lead ECG acquisition, cardiac MRI patient preparation and safety screening, administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents, venipuncture for intravenous access and research blood collection, and the maintenance of accurate study documentation. As a regulated healthcare professional, the RN is accountable for practicing in accordance with Alberta legislation, the standards of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and Alberta Health Services policies. Guided by their education, expertise, experience, and demonstrated competencies, the successful candidate will play an integral role in advancing innovative cardiovascular research while contributing to excellence in patient care and scientific discovery.

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 Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Stephenson Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:

Completion of a BA or BSc in health care-related field, or with health research. 1-2 years’ experience in Cardiac Sciences and/or Diagnostic Imaging required, with preference for cardiovascular MRI (CMR) research experience; familiarity with SCIC research areas such as cardiac parametric mapping, myocarditis, heart failure imaging, or 4D flow MRI is an asset. Good Clinical Practice, DIV 5, Health research training certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) certification with SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) or equivalent would be beneficial.