Senior Consultant - MCS Program

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Manager for the Adult and Pediatric VAD and ECMO Programs to lead an inter-professional team. This role includes key responsibilities for managing program delivery, quality initiatives, and patient care for complex heart failure patients across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of VAD experience with knowledge of VAD devices.
• 1-2 years of ECLS specialist experience.
• 3-5 years recent Nursing experience in Cardiovascular ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the VAD and ECMO programs.
• Manage human, fiscal, and resource allocations.
• Ensure quality patient care and program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Communication

Teaching

Accountability

Integrity

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing

Critical Care Certificate

Active CRNA Registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Manager of the Adult and Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program is responsible for providing clinical leadership to an inter-professional team, ensuring effective management of all aspects of program delivery for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. The Senior Consultant - MCS Program is the primary resource for the VAD and ECMO programs within Cardiac Sciences, serving a broad catchment area including Edmonton, Northern Alberta, Central, and Southern Alberta. Additionally, the manager services complex patients across Western Canada.

Description:

The Manager is responsible for identifying strategic priorities aligned with national standards through environmental scans, ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program model. The role involves leadership and oversight of quality improvement initiatives, participation in research, and supporting outreach and education activities. The manager is accountable for safe, quality patient care and the management of human, fiscal, and other resources assigned to the VAD and ECMO programs.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:
• Classification: Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: MCS Program
• Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2025
• Date Available: 05-AUG-2025
• Temporary End Date: 05-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.82
• Maximum Salary: $64.86
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

- Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. - 1-2 years of VAD experience with demonstrated competence and in-depth knowledge of VAD devices and equipment. - 1-2 years of ECLS specialist experience. - 3-5 years recent Nursing experience in a Cardiovascular ICU. - All level 2 certifications. - Previous management or leadership experience (charge nurse, nurse educator, project manager, etc.). - Effective leadership, team building, teaching, and communication skills. - Highly motivated, self-directed, with demonstrated accountability and integrity.

Additional Required Qualifications:

- BCLS. - Critical Care Certificate. - Active CRNA Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.