Registered Nurse
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable · Part-time
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- Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Experience
- Recent (within last 2 years) critical care or trauma emergency experience >3 years critical care or trauma emergency experience Current ACLS certification.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory participates as a team member alongside the multidisciplinary procedural team. The RN is required to work collaboratively and cohesively within the multidisciplinary environment. Cardiac Cath lab primary responsibilities include providing patient care and assisting the physician during catheterization procedures, circulation duties during procedures, and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures. Cath lab procedures include coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), structural heart procedures, electrophysiology studies, and pacemaker implants. This position needs to be flexible with supporting short stay cardiology to help provide optimal coverage. Provides patient teaching and offers reassurance throughout all phases of the procedure (pre, peri, and post). Understanding of ECG rhythm analysis and cardiovascular hemodynamics required. Continuously monitors, reports and records cardiovascular and hemodynamic status. Critical Care experience required. Medication administration both via infusion and IV push. Must have working knowledge of vasoactive drips and their mechanisms. Provides patient handover pre and post procedure. Completes required documentation. Obtains and maintains hemostasis (both femoral and brachial access. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
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: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Recent (within last 2 years) critical care or trauma emergency experience >3 years critical care or trauma emergency experience Current ACLS certification. Orientation Program for Adult Critical Care in Alberta (OPACCA) or equivalent. This RN position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing and wearing lead aprons), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
Catheterization Lab experience >1 year highly preferred Current FMC Cath Lab experience preferred Completed FMC Cath Lab orientation preferred. CICU experience preferred Hemodynamic training preferred Arterial/Femoral sheath femoral removal experience Up to date Annual compulsory education courses (please bring copy of MLL to interview)
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care and assist physicians and the multidisciplinary team during cardiac catheterization and related procedures, including circulation duties and cardiovascular and hemodynamic monitoring. Educate and reassure patients, administer medications, maintain hemostasis, complete documentation, and support short-stay cardiology coverage.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for a CRNA practice permit, and hold current BCLS-HCP and ACLS certifications. They must have more than three years of critical care or trauma emergency experience within the past two years and OPACCA or equivalent; catheterization lab experience is highly preferred.
Skills
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Patient Care
- ECG Rhythm Analysis
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Vasoactive Drips
- Patient Education
- Patient Handover
- Hemostasis
- Coronary Angiography
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Structural Heart Procedures
- Electrophysiology Studies
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Critical Thinking
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
- Critical Care
- Trauma Emergency Experience
- CRNA Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- OPACCA
- ECG Rhythm Analysis
- Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Drips
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Coronary Angiography
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Structural Heart Procedures
- Electrophysiology Studies
- Pacemaker Implants
- Femoral Access
- Brachial Access
- Hemostasis
- Arterial Sheath Removal
- Patient Handover
- Patient Education
- Short-Stay Cardiology