Your Opportunity:

The Rockyview General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RGH NICU) is a 30 bed, level 2 unit located in Calgary, Alberta. Critically ill neonates from Southern Alberta receive lifesaving care in this fast paced and constantly evolving environment that is supported by a large multidisciplinary team. A significant part of care provided in the RGH NICU is focused on feeding progression and preparation for discharge home. The Nurse Clinician is a clinical leader, resource person, mentor and role model. You play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care, staff development, and effective change management while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates effective communication skills in an acute multi-disciplinary environment. Identifies and reconciles staff and patient issues through collaboration with Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinicians, staff and the multidisciplinary team. Participates in the daily NICU rounds to ensure consistency of the patient plan of care. Is accountable for overseeing care delivered during assigned shift. Assigns patient care and directs the workflow in the unit by assessing priorities and evaluating resources. Ensures the use of nursing care standards and AHS policies to promote consistency and quality of care. The Nurse Clinician maintains bedside nursing abilities and skills, supports and provides patient care using the nursing process. Assesses patient care practices and techniques, recommends, and implements change as necessary. Identifies individual staff learning needs and acts as a mentor for the multidisciplinary team.

Description:

As a Nurse Clinician (NC), you will be responsible for coordinating an interprofessional team in the provision of quality patient (client, resident) care to meet operational priorities and requirements within a clinical setting. You will use an integrative leadership approach to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs, while assuming responsibility for staff assignments, patient flow, and clinical resources. You will play a key role in providing safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while reflecting the organization¿s shared vision and values.