Nurse Clinician, Cardiac Rehabilitation
4 weeks ago
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 Program Manager or designate, 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 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 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. Travels to various sites as required. Provides direct patient/client care, teaching and problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration 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. Four (4) years recent related experience in heart failure and/or cardiovascular disease, including education, behavioral counseling, chronic disease management, ECG monitoring and interpretation, and interpretation of exercise stress testing. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. American College Sports Medicine exercise specialist certification 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 behavioral counseling, and understanding of relationship between cardiovascular disease and other co-morbid conditions.
- Knowledge in the current theories, technologies and practices in cardiac disease prevention, risk factor modification, rehabilitation, heart failure, and self management.
- Knowledge in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by: a) successful completion of approved basic arrhythmia course within the past year; or b) a mark of 75% on the approved ECG Challenge Exam.
- Knowledge of cardiac and self-management related resources throughout the health authority.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently and with varied workload.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
- Ability to teach and apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
- Ability to facilitate change.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
- Ability to access transportation to meet operational requirements.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to use computer programs and databases, such as Powerchart, Access.
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