Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Nursing Support Team - Acute Care
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-MAY-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 20-MAY-2024
- Temporary End Date: 07-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 1 year current experience in surgical and medical pediatric care settings. Nursing experience with infants, school age children and adolescents. Experience with Tracheostomies, EVD’s, PD, hemodialysis, CVC’s and oncology/chemotherapy. Completion of pediatric focused courses i.e.: TNCC, PALS, PEARS,ENPC, CHPCN, Trach/Vent certification, NICU Level I,NICU level II, Breastfeeding course Level I, Level II, Palliative Care or other pediatric focused courses. Participation in unit or hospital based initiatives and committees. Preference will be given to staff oriented to all/the majority of NST supported areas; Units 1, 2, 3, 4, SSSU and RFH. Completion of leadership courses. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the varied needs of children, families and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:Basic computer skills (MS office, Outlook). Ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written). Ability to work under time constraints, within fast paced changing environments. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management, problem solving abilities and organizational skills. Strong decision making and critical thinking. Must convey and demonstrate AHS’ core values.
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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