COORDINATOR, CARDIAC TRIAGE

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in northern British Columbia seeks a Coordinator for Cardiac Triage to manage a cardiovascular waitlist system. This role requires a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and significant experience in critical care or bed management. The Coordinator will collaborate with medical staff to ensure efficient patient access to cardiac services and facilitate inter-facility transfers. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-sponsored training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• At least five years of recent related experience in bed management, emergency, or critical care.
• Current practicing membership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating a cardiovascular waitlist management system.
• Working closely with Cardiac Services British Columbia (CSBC) for patient access.
• Facilitating timely inter-facility transfers for northern patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Prioritization skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a nurse looking for a career that combines your clinical expertise with proven leadership skills? If you believe you can implement strategies that focus efforts on business, individual, and team goals to achieve positive outcomes, we want to hear from you.

In line with the organization’s vision and values, and collaborating with the medical staff and other Cardiovascular Program Coordinators, the Northern Health (NH) Coordinator, Cardiac Triage, plays a leadership role in developing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating a cardiovascular waitlist management system. The main responsibilities involve access and referral to cardiac intervention and/or surgery. The Coordinator works closely with Cardiac Services British Columbia (CSBC) and other provincial Cardiovascular Program Coordinators to ensure efficient and equitable access to cardiac services for all NH patients. Additionally, the Coordinator is part of the NH Patient Transfer and Flow Office, working with the NH Patient Transfer Lead to facilitate timely inter-facility transfers and repatriations for northern patients.

Starting salary ranges from approximately $88,990 to $111,237, depending on education, training, experience, and comparable positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the hub of business, education, health, and culture in northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region offers economic growth opportunities, affordable living costs, and a high standard of living. The city, BC’s fourth largest, has a population of around 82,300 and serves nearly 320,000 residents. It is situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia. For more about this vibrant community, visit Prince George.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time employees; casuals may opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible roles.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-sponsored training and leadership development.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and provincial governments for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload:

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting documents such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume are recommended.

International Applicants

Visit our Northern Health careers page for application guidance.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• At least five years of recent related experience in bed management, emergency, or critical care, including coordinating inter-facility transfers.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current practicing membership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and relevant software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in monitoring performance indicators and quality improvement.
• Project planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, resolve conflicts, and operate medical equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people across numerous communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.