Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease? Join our team as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). As part of the cardiovascular surgery team, you will provide expert clinical care to individuals, families, and communities, using your advanced assessment skills and clinical knowledge. Working closely alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including NPs and surgeons, you will manage patient care with confidence and autonomy. Most days, you'll work in a pair with your fellow NP, sharing the workload while benefiting from a strong, collaborative medical team. Mentorship and knowledge sharing are core to our culture, with ongoing support provided by peers and medical dyads to help you thrive. Our team is committed to fostering professional growth, ensuring you have the tools, guidance, and opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment. As an NP in cardiovascular surgery, you will not only provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and management but also play an active leadership role in program development and quality improvement. You will consistently apply best practices and take responsibility for your continuing education and professional competencies. If you are ready to join a dynamic team that values collaboration, leadership, and ongoing learning, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and make an impact in cardiovascular healthcare. APPLY now and become a vital part of our innovative and supportive team! We welcome NEW GRADS to apply, especially those with cardiac experience gained through nursing roles or during NP training.
Description:
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

Classification:

Nurse Practitioner

Union:

AUNP

Unit and Program:

4A5/4A6 Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Sciences

Primary Location:

Mazankowski Heart Institute

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

31-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

08-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

04-JUN-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

6

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$62.74

Maximum Salary:

$72.00

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven clinical leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in accelerating effective change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in Cardiac Sciences would be beneficial. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an asset.