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Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse
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ALB00118335 Requisition #
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  • Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Department: UA-Unit 3E2 Gen Surgery-EDM
  • Primary Location: U of A Hospital
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.30
  • Posting End Date: 20-SEP-2019
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp Part Time
  • Date Available: 30-SEP-2019
  • Temporary End Date: 27-APR-2020
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 18
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $36.86
  • Maximum Salary: $48.37
  • Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Required Qualifications:

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:

Current adult surgical nursing experience within the last 3 years is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational and patient care skills. Proficient at medication administration calculations. Candidates may be required to complete a medication calculation exam on interview. Failure to achieve a passing mark on the exam may impact decision to hire. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills is needed. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner, both written and verbally. Demonstrated ability to deal with stressful situations and work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling and reaching for patients who range from low to high BMI. Able to prioritize complex patient care needs and demands, prioritize workload assignment and cope with frequent interruptions. Demonstrate initiative, reliability, flexibility and critical thinking. Able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Able to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. Basic computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current IV therapy, Pre-op/Post-op care protocols, Central line/PICC care, Ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse trained. Preference will be given to applicants with General Surgery experience.

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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