Nurse Clinician, Heart Function - Cardiac Device Clinic - (211614)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Cardiac Device Clinic. The role involves providing expert consultation, patient assessment, and education in cardiac care. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cardiac rhythm management and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cardiac rhythm management or cardiovascular disease.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and in-service to healthcare staff regarding cardiac care.
• Direct staff, assign work, and assess patients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

BCIT Cardiology 4203 or equivalent

Tools

Powerchart

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 shared responsibility. Continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Manager of the Cardiac Device Clinic, the incumbent participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs/services aligned with VIHA's Vision and Mission. Utilizing clinical expertise in cardiac rhythm disorders, cardiac rehabilitation, heart function, and chronic disease management, the role functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, program teams, community nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding care and treatment within cardiac rhythm management, rehabilitation, and heart function specialties. The position involves directing staff, assigning work, patient assessment, education (both group and individual), and direct patient 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 equivalent education, training, and experience.
• At least three (3) years of recent related experience in cardiac rhythm management, heart failure, or cardiovascular disease, including education, behavioral counseling, chronic disease management, ECG monitoring and interpretation, and exercise stress testing interpretation.
• Completion of BCIT Cardiology 4203 or equivalent course and/or ACLS certification.
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting cardiac devices according to NASPE standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current theories, technologies, and practices in the specialty area.
• Comprehensive understanding of heart failure, cardiovascular disease, complications, cardiac rehabilitation, change and motivational theories, behavioral counseling, and co-morbid conditions.
• Knowledge of disease prevention, risk factor modification, rehabilitation, and self-management in cardiac care.
• Advanced arrhythmia interpretation skills demonstrated by recent approved coursework and achieving 85% or higher on the Cardiac Device Challenge Exam.
• Familiarity with cardiac and self-management resources within the health authority.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and independently.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Competence in planning, organizing, and evaluating patient care.
• Ability to assess learning needs across the lifespan and apply adult learning principles.
• Capacity to facilitate change and handle diverse internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients, and families.
• Reliable transportation to meet operational needs.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Powerchart, Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD3425.pdf.