Nurse Clinician

The Cardiac Sciences department, at South Health Campus, is currently recruiting a full time, Nurse Clinician position, in the Cardiac Specialty Clinics. The Nurse Clinician (NC) is responsible for coordinating the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team of health care providers to provide the necessary investigations, care, and treatment of patients and families referred to the SHC Bicuspid Valve Clinic, Cardiac Valve Clinic and the Complex Aorta Program. The NC triages and assesses the appropriateness of referrals to each of these clinics and consults with the associated Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeons as needed regarding plan of care. The NC orders and reviews tests and clinical investigations in accordance with clinical algorithms and under physician direction. They are also responsible to provide a significant component of clinical health teaching, counselling, follow up care and bedside care as required. The Nurse Clinician acts as a role model for the department and sets the tone for a positive work environment to enhance interpersonal relationships and team effectiveness. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of policies, quality improvement programs, departmental procedures and best practice.

As a Nurse Clinician (NC), you will be responsible for the coordination of an interprofessional team, in the provision of quality patient (client, resident) care in order to meet the operational priorities and requirements within a clinical setting. You will use an integrative leadership approach in assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs, while assuming responsibility for staff assignments, patient flow and clinical resources. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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).

Bachelor of Nursing Degree required. Minimum 5 years current experience in acute care cardiology required; with recent Cardiac Intensive Care, Cardiac Surgery or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred. Minimum 2 years of ambulatory experience, preferably in cardiac, in the past 5 years required. Cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation is required. Experience with Patient and Family Centered Care. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work at a computer Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, rotate and reach to assist patients in clinic. Proficient English language skills, written and verbal. Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

NC experience in CVICU or Cardiac Surgery preferred. Knowledge and experience with: valve, complex valve, bicuspid valve, and mitral clip patients. Mitral valve stenosis, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation, Structural Valve Degeneration. CNA Cardiology Certification. Ability to create and evaluate patient care plans by coordinating with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.