Job Description

Your Opportunity:

If you are a Registered Nurse looking to apply your teamwork skills and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment then Unit 2A5/2A6 at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (Maz) is the place for you! Unit 2A5/2A6 specializes in invasive cardiac care that consists of 3 Cardiac Catheterization Labs, 3 Electrophysiology Labs and a 20 bed Cardiac Sciences Holding and Recovery (CSHR). Our program works closely with other teams to support procedures for the adult congenital program, pediatric program and TAVI program. In addition, our CSHR area supports patient flow throughout the Maz and diagnostic tests that may require procedural sedation. As a member of the team, RNs deliver comprehensive and care to patients in relation to cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology procedures. Tasks during these cases may include scrubbing for procedures, hemodynamic and electrophysiologic monitoring, completing of nursing documentation and administering of drugs/contrast. Cross training to work in different areas of Unit 2A5/2A6 (Electrophysiology/Recovery or Cardiac Catheterization Lab/Recovery) would occur. On call, for emergency after-hours cases may be required based on the area you are crossed trained.

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 shall be paid $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Cardiac Care
• Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 04-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.75, 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6, 8, 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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:

2 years recent critical care experience and/or Emergency Room experience with trauma training. Must be able to wear a lead apron. Must be physically able to transport patients and equipment. Long periods of standing or walking may be required. Preferred Qualifications:

Active ACLS or PALS certification. Experience with procedural sedation. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) preferred. Level 2 Cardiac Sciences Competencies preferred. Previous Cardiac Catheterization Lab and/or Electrophysiology Lab experience is preferred. Applicants whose critical care experience is greater than 2 years old will be required to complete the critical care challenge process.

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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