Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Working under the general direction of the Unit Manager for Cardiac Cath Lab, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory participates as a team member of the multidisciplinary procedural team. The RN is required to work collaboratively and cohesively within the multidisciplinary environment. Cardiac Cath lab primary responsibilities include providing patient care and assisting the physician during catheterization procedures, circulation duties during procedures, and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures. Cath lab procedures include coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), structural heart procedures, electrophysiology studies, and pacemaker implants. This position needs to be flexible with supporting short stay cardiology to help provide optimal coverage. Provides patient teaching and offers reassurance throughout all phases of the procedure (pre, peri, and post). Continuously monitors, reports and records cardiovascular and hemodynamic status. Medication administration. Must have working knowledge of vasoactive drips and their mechanisms. Understanding of ECG rhythm analysis and cardiovascular hemodynamics required. Experience caring for unstable and critically ill patients is required. Experience working in a critical care unit is mandatory. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are expected. Provides patient handover pre and post procedure. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential. Obtains and maintains hemostasis (both femoral and brachial access).
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
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 02-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 3 years recent experience (within past 5 years) working in adult Critical Care or Trauma Emergency. Critical care course or OPACA. Current ACLS certification. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics and ECG monitoring. This RN position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing and wearing lead), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:Catheterization Lab experience >1 year highly preferred. Completed FMC Cath Lab orientation preferred. CICU or CVICU experience preferred. Hemodynamic training preferred. Arterial/Femoral sheath femoral removal and management experience.
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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