Cardiac Exercise Specialist
1 month ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour
Job Summary
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.
We currently have exciting opportunities for Casual – Cardiac Exercise Specialists to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre located in Abbotsford, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.
Come work with us
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter
Detailed Overview
Responsible for coordinating exercise schedules, planning and supervising exercise sessions for cardiac rehabilitation patients at an assigned location; assesses patient's medical history and performs diagnostic tests to develop an individual care plan for each patient; leads individual and group exercises, education, counseling and related patient cardiac rehabilitation support activities; acts as a resource through the collegial sharing of information and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the planning, coordination and evaluation of patient exercise services.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and evaluates the patient's functional status and risk factors and develops an exercise prescription by reviewing patient information, interviewing the patient to ensure patient's needs/goals are met/addressed and collaborating with the members of the health care team.
- Coordinates exercise schedules for patients; plans and conducts exercise sessions utilizing case management techniques; demonstrates exercise equipment and explains principles of exercise training to ensure patients are exercising to their greatest benefit.
- Assesses patient's symptoms and responses to activities by monitoring patients for cardiac arrhythmias, ECG abnormalities, cardiac medications and their potential effect on cardiac activity; modifies patient's exercise prescription as appropriate.
- Responds to patient complications such as fainting or heart attack during exercise by initiating and/or assisting in emergency care, calling 911 and documenting incident in accordance with established procedures.
- Counsels patients and their families regarding lifestyle changes, active living exercise program guidelines, the principles of training and the value of a home exercise program.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and the community by attending patient conferences and meetings, providing information, acting as a resource and collaborating with team members in the planning, coordination and evaluation of patient services.
- Reviews patient charts, prepares reports and documents patient's progress in training intensity; maintains statistics records of patient assessments and treatments, as required.
- Participates in and provides in-service education/instruction to staff, interns, students and/or agencies as required by attending and/or delivering the in-service.
- Maintains current knowledge related to cardiac rehabilitation by reviewing relevant materials, attending seminars and identifying new trends to ensure information provided to patients is current; provides input into the planning of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, as requested.
- Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities by collecting data, monitoring variances to expected outcomes and participating in client satisfaction surveys; makes recommendations for change based on documented results.
- Operates, maintains and cleans related equipment as required; refers repairs to appropriate department and/or staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine or Physiology. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in a cardiac rehabilitation environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certification with American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP), current CPR Level "C" certification or equivalent and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret clinical data such as stress tests and ECG.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct exercise sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to complications.
- Demonstrated ability to modify exercise for cardio-pulmonary limitations.
- Demonstrated ability to prescribe aerobic and strength exercise based on the exercise stress test.
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to plan a patient program.
- Demonstrated ability to provide staff and patient education.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively provide instructions and directions.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor
Follow our Careers social channels to learn about our culture and values, hear directly from some of your future colleagues, stay updated on exciting opportunities and get valuable career tips from our recruiters.
-
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly...
-
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our...
-
Diagnostic Vascular Technologist
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our...
-
Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT
6 days ago
Coquitlam, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 - $30.96 / hour Job SummaryWe are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT at Eagle Ridge Hospital located in Port Moody, B.C. Eagle Ridge Hospital is a 168-bed hospital in Port Moody, British Columbia, serving the communities of Coquitlam, Port...
-
Registered Nurse, Medicine/Surgical
6 days ago
Coquitlam, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryAre you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Join our Surgical Services team at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. This is a relief position until 3/31/2025 or until return of incumbent. Eagle Ridge Hospital is a 168-bed...
-
Registered Nurse, Surgical Services
1 month ago
Coquitlam, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 month ago
Coquitlam, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Job SummaryBring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality and compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner. The Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (PATH) unit is an inpatient hospital-based program in Fraser Health where Nurse...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 month ago
Coquitlam, British Columbia, V0M, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Job SummaryBring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality and compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner. The Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (PATH) unit is an inpatient hospital-based program in Fraser Health where Nurse...
-
Chilliwack, British Columbia, P2P, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 - $30.96 / hour Job Summary Are you passionate about improving the health and health outcomes for people in your community? Are you a Rehabilitation Assistant looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes to these questions, then...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 month ago
Chilliwack, British Columbia, P2P, Fraser Valley, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Job SummaryAre you passionate about providing exceptional care to patients during their most vulnerable moments? Do you have experience in Palliative Care? We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Chilliwack Palliative Care team to practice in a clinical setting...
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Exercise Specialist to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. As a key member of our cardiac rehabilitation team, you will play a vital role in helping patients recover from heart conditions and improve their overall health.ResponsibilitiesAssess and evaluate patient functional...
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Exercise Specialist to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. As a key member of our cardiac rehabilitation team, you will play a vital role in helping patients recover from heart conditions and improve their overall health.ResponsibilitiesAssess and evaluate patient functional...
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
1 month ago
White Rock, British Columbia, V3S, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities....
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
1 month ago
Burnaby, British Columbia, B5B, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Job SummaryJoin our collegial-spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we build for the future of health care in Burnaby. The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi-phase project that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one...
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
4 months ago
Abbotsford, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $36.78 - $45.93 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
-
Cardiac Exercise Specialist
5 months ago
Abbotsford, Canada Fraser Health Full timeWhy Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is...
-
Cardiac Sonographer
1 month ago
Penticton, British Columbia, U2A, CA Interior Health Authority Full timePosition SummaryAre you a Cardiac Sonographer who likes new challenges, loves the outdoors and values work life balance? If so, then Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) in the South Okanagan is the place for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Casual Cardiac Sonographer with our team. This position will work days and evenings with the shift times being...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Clinic team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.ResponsibilitiesPerform preadmission screening...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Clinic team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.ResponsibilitiesPerform preadmission screening...
-
Cardiac Services Registered Nurse
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Services team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide preadmission screening of surgical patients to...
-
Cardiac Services Registered Nurse
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Services team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide preadmission screening of surgical patients to...
-
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, O1O, CA Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Job SummaryWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Lung Health Exercise Specialist to join our Pulmonary Function Lab at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health...
-
Cardiac Services Registered Nurse
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Cardiac Services at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide preadmission screening of surgical patients to...
-
Cardiac Services Registered Nurse
1 month ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Cardiac Services at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide preadmission screening of surgical patients to...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryFraser Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Cardiac Services. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.ResponsibilitiesPerform preadmission screening of surgical patients to ensure...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeJob SummaryFraser Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Cardiac Services. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide direct patient care, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting.ResponsibilitiesPerform preadmission screening of surgical patients to ensure...
-
Specialist, Disaster Preparedness
4 months ago
British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time**Specialist, Disaster Preparedness (DR3)** BC Emergency Health Services BC (Hybrid) Regular, Full Time BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hiring a newly created position, **Specialist, Disaster Preparedness (DR3).** **Role Summary** The DR3 Preparedness stream focuses on establishing the necessary capabilities and resources to handle potential...
-
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services
6 days ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, K3L, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryJoin our dedicated team at Royal Columbian Hospital, where we focus on delivering exceptional cardiac health services in our Cardiac Clinics. Royal Columbian Hospital Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo...
-
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services
1 month ago
Surrey, British Columbia, B3R, Halifax region, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser...
-
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services
1 month ago
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, O1O, CA Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000...
