Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration in BC.
Advanced preparation in Critical Care specialty.
One year of recent relevant clinical experience in a similar practice environment (e.g., CICU, CSICU).
Successful completion of KGH Cardiac Course (Cardiac Surgery Advanced Theory or CCU) is required as per practice area.
BCLS certification within the last 3 years.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care for cardiac patients independently and as part of a team.
Enhance the patient's and family's quality of life through collaboration with healthcare providers.
Implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices in nursing.
Advance personal clinical competence to improve care delivery.
Participate in designated hospital committees and approved research projects.
Benefits
Work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility like the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre.
Be part of a committed and professional nursing team focused on critical care.
Opportunities for professional growth in an expanding cardiac services program.
Full Job Description
Position Summary Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Cardiac Services Registered Nurse with a Critical Care background, looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available at the Kelowna General Hospital in beautiful Kelowna, BC, and we want to hear from you!
About the Job The Registered Nurse: • Provides nursing care to cardiac patients to achieve and maintain optimal health, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team • Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers • Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice • Maintains and advances own clinical competence • Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned
About this location Kelowna is home to the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre (IHSC) at Kelowna General Hospital. The new Regional Cardiac Revascularization Program provides residents of the British Columbia Interior with the cardiac care they need, right here in the heart of the Okanagan Valley.
Our CICU is a 6 bed vented unit and we care for critically ill MI's, heart failure and pre-op cardiac surgery patients.
The Cardiac Surgery program opened in December 2012 with 6 CSICU beds and has expanded with the opening of the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre at Kelowna General Hospital. Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for critical care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, a high commitment to professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.
Cardiac Catheterization and the Electrophysiology Lab Admitting Bay is another Cardiac Service offered at the Kelowna General Hospital. This service supports the pre and post procedure care of Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology patients.
Qualfications • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) • Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (Critical Care), one year recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment (such as CSICU, CICU, Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures or Cardiac Cath Lab) on a unit similar in size and scope to the facility, and as required by the practice environment successful completion of the recognized KGH Cardiac Course (such as Cardiac Surgery Advanced Theory or CCU); or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • BCLS within 3 years
