Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator

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Your Opportunity:

We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled, detail and quality-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting role and opportunity if you are looking to be part of a high performing team, dedicated to providing excellence in pediatric cardiac care. The RN CV - Congenital Heart will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of patients for cardiovascular surgery. This position will act as a resource for CV surgery patients and their families ensuring patient and family-centered care and safety. Responsibilities include: coordinate, prioritize and manage the cardiac surgical schedule, assemble and review patient documentation, prioritize all elective and urgent/emergent booking requests, coordinate Pre-Admission Clinic visits, collaborate with PCICU staff and surgeons to confirm bed availability. As a member of the Western Canadian Children’s Network, and the primary referral center for cardio-surgical care in western Canada, this position will liaise with referral partners to facilitate surgical care for pediatric patients. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including: Surgeons, Surgeon Offices, Bed Managers, OR Staff, Surgical Short Stay Unit, Pre Admission Clinic, PCICU and NICU. The successful candidate will coordinate and schedule the Pediatric Cardiac Clinic patients for non-sedated and sedated procedures and tests. This position is required to attend weekly CV Surgical Conference and maintain documentation within an electronic medical record to track surgical priorities and facilitate continuity of care. When required, the successful candidate will provide clinical support to the Nursing Team of the Pediatric Cardiac Clinic. The Pediatric Congenital Heart Program Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery Coordinator will report to the Unit Manager of the Pediatric Cardiac Clinic at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:Registered Nurse (2022.75)Union:United Nurses of AlbertaDepartment:Nursing Coordinators StolleryPrimary Location:Stollery Children’s HospitalMulti-Site:At or Out of (UNA only)FTE: 1.00Posting End Date:07-SEP-2021Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:20-SEP-2021Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:Days, EveningsDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $36.86Maximum Salary: $48.37Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of recent Pediatric Cardiology experience is required. Previous case coordination experience required. Demonstration of assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational and patient care skills is required. Self-direction, adaptability and flexibility are required while working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment. Requires the ability to work independently and effectively in a multidisciplinary setting and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Requires the ability to assess patient care needs and concerns and provide nursing follow-up care within Scope of Practice. Detail-oriented and ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a timely manner required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required, including public speaking and teaching abilities. Proven reliability and dependability required. This position requires excellent working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook e-mail and Calendar. Physical requirements include lifting, pushing and pulling to transfer or transport patients and equipment. Extended periods of sitting, standing and walking is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Connect Care and Netcare training and experience a definite asset.