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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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:

FMC Coronary Cardiac ICU

Primary Location:

Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

15-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

29-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

12-MAY-2027

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

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.