At a glance
Automatically prepared from the listing. Check the original description for the full requirements.
Jump to the original descriptionResponsibilities
Provide specialized nursing care within the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit and serve as a member of the hospital code blue team. The role involves utilizing nursing processes to ensure patient safety, health promotion, and holistic patient-centered care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, a valid CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute medical or surgical nursing experience and the ability to complete a critical care orientation.
Working hours
38 hours per week
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Cardiology Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- ECG Interpretation
- Dysrhythmia Analysis
- Patient Safety
- Holistic Care
- Computer Skills
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiology ICU
- Code Blue Team
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Pulmonary Arterial Catheter
- Impella
- 12 Lead ECG
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- United Nurses of Alberta
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Patient Centered Care
- Dysrhythmia
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse - Cardiology Intensive Care Unit will provide care in a cardiology intensive care unit and perform as a member of the hospital code blue team.
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 ICU Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.85 Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 06-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 34 Shift Pattern: Days, Night, 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:
Must have related experience, Minimum 1 year experience (full time) as a RN in an acute medical and/or surgical unit within the last 2 years. Be motivated to succeed and can complete the provincial critical care orientation program. Must possess strong critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to problem solve and organize in a busy workflow environment. Basic computer skills required. Ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustained posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent critical care or cardiology experience. Skill and knowledge in advanced dysrhythmia and 12 lead ECG interpretations. Certifications in Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Pulmonary Arterial catheter, Impella, and Charge Nurse training. Preference will be given to current FMC CICU RNs with a minimum of one-year critical care experience.
