Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse - Heart Rhythm Device provides expert device interrogation and patient assessment focusing on ICD and pacemaker related issues, complications, and interventions. The RN reviews information stored in the device and follows up with the appropriate health care provider as required. Assessment is comprehensive, thorough and requires a background in cardiology. Assessment includes a review of medications and test results which have an impact on heart function and cardiac rhythm. The RN also has a significant role in patient education both prior to and after implant. Device teaching occurs in collaboration with the patient, the inter-professional health care team and other care providers. In addition, the Registered Nurse provides assistance with pacemaker/ICD insertions in the Operating Room and the Electrophysiology lab as well as reprogramming of devices throughout the Stollery Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.

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 $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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.