Registered Nurse - Critical Care Heart Cath/EP Labs

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

VIHA's Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC seeks a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Heart Cath/EP Labs. This casual role supports invasive cardiac procedures, scrubbing, monitoring, drug administration, and nursing documentation.

Reports to Nurse Manager; requires BC RN registration, recent cardiac critical care experience; ACLS asset; must maintain safety and radiation protection practices.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.
• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Critical Care Nursing experience; preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation; 75% on VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Render comprehensive patient care and participate in cardiac catheterization and radiology invasive procedures, including scrubbing, monitoring, drug and contrast administration, and nursing documentation.
• Assist physicians in the performance of invasive procedures.
• Assess and care for patients with safety and radiation protection practices; follow unit policies and nursing standards.
• Promote a safe environment by adhering to competency guidelines and standards.

Skills

Arrhythmia interpretation

Cardiac care knowledge

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Workload prioritization

Care planning & evaluation

Transportation ability

Physical fitness

Education

BC RN registration (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)

Accredited Critical Care Program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Heart Cath/EP Labs - (235030)

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1530/0800-1600/1000-1800/1230-2030

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Sep. 10 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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Render comprehensive care to patients and participates in related cardiac catheterization and radiology invasive procedures which can include scrubbing for procedures, monitoring, drug and contrast administration, and completion of required nursing documentation. Will assist physicians in the performance of invasive procedures. Assessment and care of the patient is the primary function of the Heart Catheterization Lab/Electrophysiology Lab (HCL/EPL) registered nurse. Promotes a safe environment by using protective devices and radiation protection practices. Performs his/her designated duties in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Critical Care Nursing experience combined with the completion of an accredited Critical Care Program preferred. Minimum, 6 months recent Cardiac Critical Care experience and the successful completion of an accredited Critical Care Program required. Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam. Advanced Cardiac Life Support an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• 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 organize workload and set priorities;
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care;
• Ability to access transportation to meet operational requirements.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position