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.
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. 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.
