Nurse Clinician, Heart Function - Cardiac Device Clinic

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager of the Cardiac Device Clinic, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs / services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in cardiac rhythm disorders / cardiac rehabilitation / heart function and management of related chronic disease, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in‑service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients / clients / residents within cardiac rhythm management / cardiac rehabilitation / heart function specialty areas. Directs staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and teaching, in‑group and individual settings, with a variety of health education needs. Provides direct patient / client care, teaching and problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Graduation from a recognized nursing program or related health field or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Three (3) years recent related experience in cardiac rhythm management, heart failure and / or cardiovascular disease, including education, behavioural counselling, chronic disease management, ECG monitoring and interpretation, and interpretation of exercise stress testing.

Completion of BCIT Cardiology 4203 or other equivalent course and / or Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Experience in programming and troubleshooting of cardiac devices based on the current standards of the NASPE preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of heart failure, cardiovascular disease process, common complications, cardiac rehabilitation, change theory, motivational theory, and behavioural counseling, and understanding of relationship between cardiovascular disease and other co‑morbidity conditions.
• Knowledge in the current theories, technologies and practices in cardiac disease prevention, risk factor modification, rehabilitation, heart failure, and self‑management.
• Knowledge in advanced arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by : a) successful completion of approved advanced arrhythmia course within the past year; and b) a mark of 85% or >

on the approved Cardiac Device Challenge Exam.

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