Find clinical, allied health, care team, and healthcare operations openings using one smart search field across cities, regions, and employers.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)New
Overview
Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing using metabolic cart, treadmill, cycle ergometers, or six-minute walk test. Ensure patient safety during exercise testing and respond to complications by modifying exercise for cardiopulmonary limitations. Discontinue testing immediately in the event of adverse symptoms. Select appropriate testing protocols based on required data and patient history. Explain the test and possible side effects to patients and parents/guardians. Assess and interpret clinical stress and metabolic test data and cardiac investigations (e.g., MIBI, ECHO). Review patient history and medications with physicians to determine potential testing risks. Provide interpretation/application of exercise stress testing results to physicians, patients/families, and other healthcare professionals. Provide exercise prescriptions and establish progression of exercise training based on initial and ongoing assessment. Design, conduct, and supervise exercise sessions (interval training and graduated return to exercise programs) in consultation with cardiology as required. Educate patients and families by developing and providing patient education materials
Quick view →
Compensation
CA$40 - CA$50 / HOUR
Posted
New
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
Plan and provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting, including reviewing patient/family history and developing patient- and family-specific care plans. Collaborate with the health care team to evaluate family-centred patient care. Maintain accurate and complete patient records, including nursing observations, telephone communications, interventions, and teaching/care evaluations. Identify learning needs, review them with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (or delegate), and engage in learning activities (e.g., in-services). Participate in orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students through preceptoring and role-modeling. Provide input to the Program Manager (or delegate) regarding policies, procedures, and operational requirements. Maintain a safe environment by following established emergency procedures and safety practices. Participate in nursing committees and support nursing research and quality monitoring activities. Perform other professionally related duties as assigned
CA$41 - CA$60 / HOUR
8 days ago
