Description:

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical setting? The Registered Nurse Cardiac Navigator is a valued member of the Red Deer Diagnostic Cardiology team responsible for crucial cardiac referral work within the Central Zone. The Cardiac Navigator utilizes administrative, organizational, and leadership skills, promoting excellence in nursing practice. With in-depth knowledge and clinical experience in Cardiology, the RN assists in providing solutions for complex health-care issues. The position will report to the Unit Manager of Diagnostic Cardiology at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teaching, counseling, and advocating for patients and families. You will support an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance, reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• 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.
• Minimum 5 years current clinical experience in a relevant specialty area.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Advanced expertise in communication and leadership.
• Broad knowledge of nursing concepts.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of health care organizations and current trends.
• Knowledge of research ethics application process.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, especially in the area of nursing specialty practice.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to LEADS Framework.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Effective change agent.
• Experience demonstrated with resource and time management.
• Evidence of effective leadership in conflict resolution.
• Public speaking skills in small and large group settings.
• Strong skills in group process.
• Experience with AHS billing practices, including expertise with Excel software.
• Experience with Cardiac devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, and Loop recorders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; relevant skills & experience considered.
• Effective listening skills.
• Navigate various information sources.
• Competence in MS Office & clinical software packages.
• Management and/or Leadership training.
• AIW training.
• Crucial Conversations or equivalent.
• Disclosing Unanticipated Medical Outcome.