Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Short Stay cardiology (SSC) works collaboratively and cohesively within a multidisciplinary environment in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibilities in SSC include caring for patients before and after diagnostic and interventional heart catheterization procedures, invasive structural heart procedures, pacemaker implants, ICDs, TEEs, electrophysiology/ablation procedures, and cardioversions. The regularized relief position needs to be flexible with covering vacancies in SSC to help provide optimal coverage. Provides patient teaching and offers reassurance throughout pre/post phases of the procedure. Monitors, reports and records cardiovascular and hemodynamic status and medication administration. Obtains and maintains hemostasis to venous and arterial access sites - radial, brachial, and femoral.

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 of AHS.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Short Stay Cardiology
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2022
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute medical nursing unit. Current ACLS certification. This RN position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), 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:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Short Stay Cardiology experience. Cardiology or Cath lab experience. Critical care or emergency experience. Arterial/Femoral sheath femoral removal experience. Up to date Annual compulsory education courses (please bring copy of MLL to interview).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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