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Nurse Practitioner

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Edmonton

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and a minimum of master's degree.
  • Registration with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
  • Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
  • Current registration and NP practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).
  • Current Heart and Stroke Foundation certification in BLS.
  • Relevant experience in Cardiac Sciences.
  • A minimum of 3 years recent medical/surgical clinical nursing experience.
  • Current Heart and Stroke Foundation certification in ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

  • As a Nurse Practitioner on Cardiology Unit 5A5/6 you will focus on the provision of expert clinical care in managing the health needs of individuals with cardiac disease.
  • You will work within an interdisciplinary team and be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients.
  • Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems.
  • As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan.
  • You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients.
  • Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Nurse Practitioner position on Cardiology Unit 5A5/6?

The primary focus is on providing expert clinical care to manage the health needs of individuals with cardiac disease.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Nurse Practitioner role?

Applicants must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner program, hold a minimum of a master's degree, and be registered with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.

What certifications are necessary to be considered for this position?

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required, along with a Heart and Stroke Foundation certification in BLS.

How much experience is preferred for candidates applying for this job?

A minimum of 3 years recent medical/surgical clinical nursing experience is preferred.

What are the working hours and days for this Nurse Practitioner role?

The shifts are 7.75 hours long, with a shift pattern of days, and days off on Saturday and Sunday.

Is the Nurse Practitioner position unionized?

Yes, this position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP).

What is the salary range for this Nurse Practitioner position?

The salary range for this position is between $62.74 and $72.00.

What is the temporary employee class for this position?

The position is classified as a Temporary Full-Time Employee with benefits.

What additional experience is preferred for candidates?

Relevant experience in Cardiac Sciences is an additional requirement, and a current Heart and Stroke Foundation certification in ACLS is preferred.

When is the position available and when does it end?

The position is available starting November 4, 2024, and is expected to end on November 10, 2025.

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