Your Opportunity:

In accordance with LOU #7, this competition is to support the hiring of internationally educated nurses and will be restricted to only those applicants who meet the posting requirements and who do not currently reside or have eligibility to work in Canada. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) in Calgary! RGH is Calgary’s second largest hospital site. Located in the city’s Southwest, it provides acute, outpatient, critical care, surgical, medical, neonatal intensive care, mental health, seniors, women’s & emergency health services. The RGH is unique in offering a combined 12 bed Intensive Care Unit & 5 bed Coronary Care Unit. With a primary focus on critically ill medical & surgical patients who require a high degree of specialized nursing & medical care, common patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, pneumonia, complications related to asthma, cardiac arrest, sepsis, renal & liver failure, complications of diabetes (DKA), complications of pregnancy, shock, chest pain, MI, CHF & dysrhythmias. The RN - Critical Care acts as a leader & is a pivotal member of the interprofessional team. The RN will act as the primary caregiver to the patient & family in the critical care setting. The RN works with Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical & Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists & Social Workers in order to achieve the best patient outcomes through a team-based approach. With its majestic mountains, winter chinooks, lakes & massive parks, Calgary is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. This vibrant city is one of the best in the world ranked 4th most livable city year after year. Please note: The reference to LOU #25 processes below DO NOT apply to this position or any positions posted under LOU #7.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.