Registered Nurse - Coronary Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Calgary seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit. In this role, you will provide critical care, support patients and families, and utilize nursing processes to ensure safety and well-being. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree, BCLS certification, and at least one year of recent experience in acute medical/surgical settings. Competitive salary ranging from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an RN in acute care within last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem solving.
• Play a leadership role in holistic patient care and health promotion.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Basic computer skills

Experience in acute medical/surgical unit

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Registered Nurse - Cardiology Intensive Care Unit will provide care in a cardiology intensive care unit and perform as a member of the hospital code blue team.

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: Coronary Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Must have related experience, minimum 1 year experience (full time) as an RN in an acute medical and/or surgical unit within the last 2 years. Be motivated to succeed and can complete the provincial critical care orientation program. Must possess strong critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to problem solve and organize in a busy workflow environment. Basic computer skills required. Ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustained posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent critical care or cardiology experience. Skill and knowledge in advanced dysrhythmia and 12 lead ECG interpretations. Certifications in Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump, Pulmonary Arterial catheter, Impella, and Charge Nurse training. Preference will be given to current FMC CICU RNs with a minimum of one year critical care experience.