Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Sciences

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the CCU MCH team at Misericordia Community Hosp in Edmonton. The NP will provide advanced cardiac care across acute and ambulatory settings, with patient advocacy and leadership responsibilities.

Required is a Master of Nursing NP program, eligibility for Alberta CRNA licensure, and acute care cardiology experience. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and research involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing level NP program completed.
• Eligible for licensure with CRNA as Nurse Practitioner in Alberta.
• Acute care and cardiology knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage common and complex health conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
• Practice across acute and ambulatory cardiac care settings.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Research interest

Education

Master of Nursing

Job description

Elevate your career in Cardiac Sciences at the Misericordia Hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of a high-performing interdisciplinary team. This unique role offers the opportunity to practice across both acute and ambulatory cardiac care settings, supporting inpatients in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, and ongoing outpatient management in the Heart Function Clinic.This is more than a clinical role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of cardiac care through leadership, patient advocacy, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and research. Working in a supportive and progressive environment, the NP has the autonomy to practice to full scope while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes and advancing cardiovascular care.

Description:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations or Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is employed in a variety of settings across the continuum of care including acute care and continuing care. The NP uses an evidence-informed holistic approach that emphasizes the nursing professions' values, expertise and education. The majority of time is spent in clinical practice where the NP role includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing and managing common and complex health conditions, promoting health and preventing illness/injury, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals, medical devises and other therapies and performing procedures, interventions and/or treatments. The NP performs restricted activities within their scope of practice as defined by Schedule 24 of the Health Professions Act, the Registered Nurses Profession Regulations, and the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). In some clinical settings, the NP is considered the most responsible provider. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUNP Collective Agreement.

• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: CCU MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $68.56
• Maximum Salary: $80.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: CCU MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $68.56
• Maximum Salary: $80.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program at a Master of Nursing level.Must possess relevant and recent clinical expertise within stream of practice.Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner.Must be appropriately licensed with the clinical practice stream relevant to area of clinical employment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent acute care experience and knowledge in Cardiology . Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable working directly with patients and their family members. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently. Excel at working in a dynamic fast paced environment. Work well under pressure and stressful situations. Application and knowledge of current research. Ongoing interest in research. Experience in a wide range of assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions, health promotion, diagnostic procedures and interpretation, and follow-up care in the community is considered an asset. Must understand and practice within full scope of their knowledge in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of NP experience preferred. ACLS certification is an asset.

Hiring Requirements

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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