Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 2A5/2A6
- Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-JUN-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-JUL-2024
- Temporary End Date: 01-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.75, 11.63
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 48, 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- 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:2 years recent critical care experience and/or Emergency Room experience with trauma training. Candidates without previous Adult ICU/ ER experience may be considered for the AHS Critical Care Orientation Program (OPACCA), a theory training and orientation program facilitated via online classes, followed by unit buddy shifts with clinical instructor supervision. Candidate must achieve a minimum grade of 75% on theory to continue to the clinical assessment. Candidates without OPACCCA must have a minimum of 2 years Nursing Experience in an acute care setting to be considered. Must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, communication, problem solving, conflict management organization, and patient care skills. Must be able to wear a lead apron. Must be physically able to transport patients and equipment. Long periods of standing or walking may be required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Active ACLS or PALS certification. Experience with procedural sedation. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) preferred. Level 2 Cardiac Sciences Competencies preferred or minimum 2 years of cardiology. Previous Cardiac Catheterization Lab and/or Electrophysiology Lab or cardiology experience is preferred. Applicants whose critical care experience is greater than 2 years old will be required to complete the critical care challenge process.
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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