Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Rehab

Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a qualified nurse to oversee cardiac rehabilitation programs. The role involves collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals to provide evaluations and document progress. Candidates must possess nursing qualifications, experience in cardiac care, and advanced certification in life support. This position is crucial for patient recovery and effective health management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in a cardiac specialty service.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, physicians, and nurses on cardiac rehabilitation.
• Organize and document evaluations in the outpatient program.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology

Leadership skills

Effective relationship building

Knowledge of adult education principles

Pharmacology knowledge related to heart disease

Diet evaluation and planning skills

Techniques of cardiac rehabilitation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelor degree program in nursing

Job description

Overview

Works in collaboration with patients, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team. Organizes, provides evaluations and documents cardiac rehabilitation. This is an outpatient program providing Level 2, 3/4 phases of rehabilitation.

Qualifications

1. A. Education: Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelor degree program in nursing.
2. B. Experience: 3-5 years experience in nursing, including 2 years in a cardiac specialty service.
3. C. Other Experience:
   1. Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrocardiagraphy and group exercise leadership.
   2. Evidence of leadership skills.
   3. Ability to establish effective relationships with physicians, fellow workers and patients.
   4. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of adult education.
   5. Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
   6. Skill in the pharmacology of drugs important in the treatment of heart disease.
   7. Knowledgeable in diet evaluation and planning as it relates to heart disease.
   8. Skilled in techniques of cardiac rehabilitation.
   9. Knowledge in the field of adult education.