Registered Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Temporary
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Your Opportunity:
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery. With a collaborative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. This RN opportunity functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaborative decision-making alongside the multidisciplinary team is also a key part of this role.
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: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, 5A7 Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends 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:
One to two years recent Cardiac ICU experience with the associated knowledge and experience is essential. Applicant must have completed the OPACCA program or equivalent Critical Care Certification. Applicant must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational, and patient care skills. Applicant must have the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Must be able to demonstrate the application of all 5A7 advanced certifications. Applicant must be able to complete physical requirements of the position including but not limited to transport of patients via bed or stretchers, patient mobilization and lifting up to 50lbs. Applicant must successfully pass the CICU unit specific exam.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s level degree in nursing is preferred. Current certification CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) and Impella is also preferred.
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery. With a collaborative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. This RN opportunity functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaborative decision-making alongside the multidisciplinary team is also a key part of this role.
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: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, 5A7 Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends 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:
One to two years recent Cardiac ICU experience with the associated knowledge and experience is essential. Applicant must have completed the OPACCA program or equivalent Critical Care Certification. Applicant must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational, and patient care skills. Applicant must have the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Must be able to demonstrate the application of all 5A7 advanced certifications. Applicant must be able to complete physical requirements of the position including but not limited to transport of patients via bed or stretchers, patient mobilization and lifting up to 50lbs. Applicant must successfully pass the CICU unit specific exam.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s level degree in nursing is preferred. Current certification CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) and Impella is also preferred.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for cardiac intensive care patients while ensuring patient safety and well-being. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires one to two years of recent Cardiac ICU experience, OPACCA or equivalent critical care certification, demonstrated advanced unit-specific competencies, and successful completion of the CICU exam; a bachelor’s degree in nursing and CRRT, IABP, and Impella certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Communication
- Documentation
- Organization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Mobilization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- CICU
- Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- OPACCA
- Critical Care Certification
- Advanced Certifications
- CICU Unit-Specific Exam
- CRRT
- IABP
- Impella
- Patient Mobilization
- Patient Transport