Nurse Practitioner

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services, Central Corridor Medical Affairs, is currently recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to support the Cardiology Department at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiology service. This role is integral in supporting cardiology consultations across both the Emergency Department and inpatient units. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, collaborative skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with the cardiology team.

Description:

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Current Heart and Stroke Foundation certification in BLS. Relevant experience in Cardiac Sciences.

As required.