Nurse Clinician, Cardiac Rehabilitation - Heart Function

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC) is seeking a qualified RN with extensive cardiac rehabilitation experience. The role focuses on patient assessment, teaching, and program development in heart function and chronic disease management, with opportunities to lead staff and collaborate across care teams.

The position requires ACLS certification, ECG interpretation skills, and evidence-based practice in cardiac care, with travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Graduate of a recognized nursing program or equivalent.
• Four years recent related experience in heart failure or cardiovascular disease.
• ACLS certification.
• American College Sports Medicine exercise specialist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate cardiac rehabilitation programs and services.
• Provide consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians and staff regarding care of cardiac patients.
• Direct staff and assign work as required.
• Conduct patient assessment and teaching in group and individual settings.
• Travel to various sites as required; provide direct patient care and problem solving.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation

ECG interpretation

Adult learning

Interdisciplinary team

Communication skills

Teaching patients

Independent work

Time management

Education

RN registration

Nursing program graduate

ACLS certification

Tools

Powerchart

Access

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jun. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in cardiac rehabilitation/heart function and management of related chronic disease, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within cardiac rehabilitation/heart function specialty areas. Directs staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and teaching, in-group and individual settings, with a variety of health education needs. Travels to various sites as required. Provides direct patient/client care, teaching and problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program or related health field or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Four (4) years recent related experience in heart failure and/or cardiovascular disease, including education, behavioral counseling, chronic disease management, ECG monitoring and interpretation, and interpretation of exercise stress testing. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. American College Sports Medicine exercise specialist certification preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of heart failure, cardiovascular disease process, common complications, cardiac rehabilitation, change theory, motivational theory, and behavioral counseling, and understanding of relationship between cardiovascular disease and other co-morbid conditions.
• Knowledge in the current theories, technologies and practices in cardiac disease prevention, risk factor modification, rehabilitation, heart failure, and self management.
• Knowledge in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by: a) successful completion of approved basic arrhythmia course within the past year; or b) a mark of 75% on the approved ECG Challenge Exam.
• Knowledge of cardiac and self-management related resources throughout the health authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and with varied workload.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to teach and apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to facilitate change.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
• Ability to access transportation to meet operational requirements.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to use computer programs and databases, such as Powerchart, Access

Preferred skills and Abilities include:

• A background in Critical Care
• Proficiency with ECG, telemetry and arrhythmia protocols
• Previous experience in Leadership or Education
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing Theory, evidence based best practice for cardiac health and chronic disease management.
• Experience and knowledge related to quality improvement, REDCap Data Management Services or health system transformation is an asset.
• Proficient skill and knowledge with recognizing and treating cardiac presentations