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 $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 (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Heart Rhythm Device Clinic
- Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 13-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Three years of recent Device Clinic/CICU/CVICU/EP or Cath Lab. Completion of an approved Critical Care Course (example: OPACCA). Must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, communication, problem solving, conflict management organization, and patient care skills. 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. Must Submit a resume to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience with pre and post device implant care preferred. Strong understanding of adult teaching principles preferred. Experience with cardiac devices and/or Electrophysiology studies preferred. Experience and proficiency with rhythm analysis. Basic computer skills are essential.
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.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
