Assist Head Nurse - COVID Capacity Flow Navigator
- Classification: Assist Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: RD Patient Placement Liaison
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-SEP-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 07-OCT-2021
- Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $38.09
- Maximum Salary: $50.67
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, including the ability to elicit information and gain support. Ability to work harmoniously and interdependently within the interdisciplinary team environment. Ability to make sound professional judgements. An excellent understanding of the continuum of care from community, to acute care, to rehabilitation and alternate community options. Required to make a decision that is best for overall patient safety and quality. This position will be asked to approach physicians and MOH about anticipated date of discharge, considering transfer or discharge of COVID and non COVID patients, as well as requesting timely consultations in order to facilitate effective patient flow.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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