24 Sep
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Alberta Health Services
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Calgary
24 Sep
Alberta Health Services
Calgary
Your Opportunity
The Cardiology specialty Clinics within SHC are currently recruiting for a Nurse Clinician. Reporting to the Unit Manager of Cardiac Diagnostics and 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 and surveillance of patients and families referred to cardiac specialty clinics. The NC triages and assesses the appropriateness of referrals to the clinic, orders and reviews tests and clinical investigations under the direction of clinical algorithms and physician guidance.
The Nurse
Clinician facilitates patient clinical visits during which they provide health teaching and counselling and follow up care as required.
The Nurse
Clinician also provides support for both patients and their families. The assignment for the nurse clinician is currently for the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic, though this could change at any time.
The Nurse
Clinician acts as a role model for the department and sets the tone for a positive work setting 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.
Description
As a Nurse Clinician (NC), you will be responsible for coordinating an interprofessional team in the provision of quality patient (client, resident) care to meet operational priorities and requirements within a clinical setting. You will use an integrative leadership approach to assist in 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, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while reflecting the organization¿s shared vision and values.
Classification: Nurse Clinician Union:
United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: General Cardiology Specialty Clinics Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.05 Maximum Salary: $63.02 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
Bachelor degree required. Minimum 5 years recent experience equivalent to (0.5 FTE) in acute care cardiology or critical care cardiology required (within past 8 years). Minimum 2 years of ambulatory care experience within the past 5 years. CAT experience, management and triaging of referrals. Demonstrated commitment to professional development required. Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. Advanced cardiac assessment skills, and psychosocial assessment skills required.
Strong
English language skills, verbal and written. Current certification in IV Initiation, Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation, IV medication administration. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience caring for HCM patients, treatment, medications and echo surveillance. Recent experience in a CCU or cath lab environment. CNA Cardiology Certification. Experience with family centered and collaborative practice approach and philosophy preferred. Research experience.
📌 Nurse Clinician (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary